Baja Motorsports · Recalled
Baja Motorsports Recalls Dirt Bikes Sold Exclusively at Pep Boys Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Fuel can leak from the fuel tank, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 4,300
- Reports
- 6
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $550–$650
- Remedy
- Repair
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Affected
This recall involves all model DR50 and DR70 Baja dirt bikes with VIN numbers beginning with "L98." The model number and VIN are located on the product data plate, which is located on the side of the "goose neck" (where the handle bars meet the body of the bike).
The file
- Sold at
- Pep Boys stores nationwide from December 2010 through January 2011 for between $550 and $650.
- Product type
- Motorcycles/Dirt Bikes (Off-Road) & Accessories
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Baja Inc., d/b/a Baja Motorsports, of Anderson, S.C.
Incident log
The firm has received six reports of fires from fuel leakage including one report of minor burns to a consumer's legs.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dirt bikes and contact Baja Motorsports to schedule a free repair.
For additional information, contact Baja Motorsports toll-free at (888) 863-2252 between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s website at www.bajamotorsports.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated MAR 09 2011; last revised APR 25 2016.
