Mirraco Recalls Bicycles Due to Wheel Fork Failure Hazard
What was recalled
The recall involves BMX bicycles. The model name is printed on the bicycle. Recalled models include the following: Mirraco Models Blend 3 Black Pearl 3 Fivestar Park Blend 2 Black Pearl 2 Icon Moto Blend 1 Black Pearl 1 Icon 20Forty Blend 1s Blend 16
Hazard
The front wheel forks on these bicycles could have been welded improperly. This poses a risk that the weld could fail, and the rider could lose control and fall.
Injuries
The firm has received four reports of steer tube rotation and one report of a fork separation due to failure of the welds. No injuries have been reported.
Made in
China
Where it was sold
- Authorized Mirraco dealers nationwide from November 2006 through January 2007 for between $265 and $550.
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