2013 1129 product recalls baja minibikes

Recall Date: November 19, 2013

Recall Number: 14-024

 

Baja Motorsports Recalls Mini Bikes Due to Fall, Crash Hazard

 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product:  Mini Bike

 

Hazard: The front fork can separate from the wheel, posing fall and crash hazards to riders.

 

Remedy:  Repair

Consumer Contact: Baja Inc., toll-free at (888) 863-2252 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.bajamotorsports.com and click on Safety Information for more information.

 

Photos available: http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Baja-Motorsports-Recalls-Mini-Bikes/

 

Recall Details

 

Units: About 23,000

 

Description: This recall involves Baja Motorsports MB200 gas-powered mini bikes manufactured from August 2010 through August 2012. The recalled mini bikes have a black frame with a black padded seat, a gas tank and fenders that are black, red or yellow, side reflectors and a headlight. A decal with the words “Baja”  and “Warrior” and the number 200 inside a circle with wings attached is on both sides of the gas tank. “Baja 200cc” is on the engine cover on the right side of the minibike. This mini bike may also be known as WR96, WR200, Baja Heat, Baja Carbon and Mini Baja. The date of manufacture is on the bottom right of the Vehicle Emissions Control Information label in the MM/YY format. The label is attached to the front side of the engine.

 

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 13 reports of front forks separating from the wheel. Minor injuries have been reported.

 

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mini bikes and contact Baja Motorsports to schedule a free repair.

 

Sold at: Northern Tool Equipment, Pep Boys and Tractor Supply Company from February 2010 to September 2013 for about $650.

 

Importer:  Baja Inc. d/b/a Baja Motorsports, of Anderson, S.C.

 

Manufacturer: Changzhou Globe Tools Co. Ltd., of China

Manufactured in: China

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