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Mirraco Bicycles

CPSC Recall #07-116 — February 26, 2007

Recall Summary

Recall Number07-116
Recall DateFebruary 26, 2007
Remedy TypeReplace
Units AffectedAbout 11,000
ManufacturerMirraco LLC, of Carlsbad, Calif.
Manufactured InChina

Where It Was Sold

Authorized Mirraco dealers nationwide from November 2006 through January 2007 for between $265 and $550.

Product

Mirraco Bicycles

Description

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Mirraco LLC, of Carlsbad, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 11,000 Mirraco Bicycles. 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.Name of product: Mirraco BicyclesUnits: About 11,000Manufacturer: Mirraco LLC, of Carlsbad, Calif.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.Incidents/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.Description: The recall involves BMX bicycles. The model name is printed on the bicycle. Recalled models include the following:Mirraco ModelsBlend 3Black Pearl 3Fivestar ParkBlend 2Black Pearl 2Icon MotoBlend 1Black Pearl 1Icon 20FortyBlend 1s  Blend 16  Sold at: Authorized Mirraco dealers nationwide from November 2006 through January 2007 for between $265 and $550.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should stop using the bicycles immediately and have them inspected by a Mirraco dealer. If the inspection shows that the bicycle is part of the recall, the fork will be replaced free of charge.Consumer Contact: Call Mirraco toll-free at (888) 431-7653 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or on Saturday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT, or visit the firm's Web site at www.mirrabikeco.com.

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.

Incidents & 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.

Remedy Instructions

Consumers should stop using the bicycles immediately and have them inspected by a Mirraco dealer. If the inspection shows that the bicycle is part of the recall, the fork will be replaced free of charge.

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Replace at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Replace) at no cost to you.

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In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.

If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.

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