Chopper-style bicycles
CPSC Recall #10-221 — May 4, 2010
Product
Chopper-style bicycles
Description
This recall involves three models: Red Star, Skulls and Cannibal chopper-style bicycles with the model names printed on the chain guard. Red Star has a black finish; Skulls bear a skull graphic and come in grey and black; and Cannibal bears a dragon graphic and comes in a black finish. Serial numbers are located on the bottom of the bicycle between the pedals. The recall involves the following models, SKUs and Serial Numbers:Name of ModelSKU#Serial Number RangesRed Star3421L8E0600576-L8E0600675Skulls3433L9E0200751-L9E0200810L9E0201891-L9E0201900L9E0201966-L9E0201972L9E0400061-L9E0400120L9E0500226-L9E0500285L9E0700641-L9E0700700L9E0701241-L9E0701255L9E0701301-L9E0701315Cannibal3434L080405181-L080405240L8E0901311-L8E0901370L9E0300491-L9E0300560L9E0202337-L9E0202344L9E0400196-L9E0400255L9E0601206-L9E0601265L9E0602346-L9E0602365
Hazard
The bicycle stem on the handlebars can crack and cause the rider to lose control, posing a risk of serious fall and injury.
Incidents / Injuries
Nirve Sports has received reports of cracked handlebar stems, which all occurred during assembly of the bicycle. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop riding the bicycles and return them to the place of purchase for free repair.
Units Affected
About 725 units: Red Star 100, Skulls 285 and Cannibal Chopper 340
Sold At
Nirve Sports showroom, online and authorized dealers nationwide from December 2008 through April 2009 for about $300 to $600.
Importer
Nirve Sports Ltd., of Huntington Beach, Calif.
Manufactured In
China