M2Racer LLC Recalls Bicycle Headsets for Fall Hazard

Active Recall Announced July 12, 2006 CPSC #06564

Quick answer

M2Racer LLC Recalls Bicycle Headsets for Fall Hazard is CPSC recall #06564, announced on July 12, 2006. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The headset is the component on a bicycle, which provides a interface that can rotate between the bicycle fork and the bicycle frame itself. The Conventional Headset is constructed of an anodized black alloy housing, stainless steel, and polymers. The Integrated Lite Headset is constructed of a black polymer housing and light weight alloys. The Integrated Headset weighs 29 grams; the Conventional Headset weighs 39 grams. The remedy is consumers should stop riding bicycles with these headsets and inspect their front fork assembly for scoring damage. m2racer will refund the purchase price of returned headsets.. Affected brand: M2Racer LLC.

Hazard

The headset is the component on a bicycle, which provides a interface that can rotate between the bicycle fork and the bicycle frame itself. The Conventional Headset is constructed of an anodized black alloy housing, stainless steel, and polymers. The Integrated Lite Headset is constructed of a black polymer housing and light weight alloys. The Integrated Headset weighs 29 grams; the Conventional Headset weighs 39 grams.

Affected products

Conventional and Integrated Lite Headsets

Recalled brands

M2Racer LLC

Remedy

Consumers should stop riding bicycles with these headsets and inspect their front fork assembly for scoring damage. M2Racer will refund the purchase price of returned headsets.

Recall date

July 12, 2006

Categories

Bicycles & Accessories

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #06564?

CPSC recall #06564 covers M2Racer LLC Recalls Bicycle Headsets for Fall Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on July 12, 2006. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The headset is the component on a bicycle, which provides a interface that can rotate between the bicycle fork and the bicycle frame itself. The Conventional Headset is constructed of an anodized black alloy housing, stainless steel, and polymers. The Integrated Lite Headset is constructed of a black polymer housing and light weight alloys. The Integrated Headset weighs 29 grams; the Conventional Headset weighs 39 grams.

What is the remedy for recall #06564?

The CPSC remedy for recall #06564 is consumers should stop riding bicycles with these headsets and inspect their front fork assembly for scoring damage. m2racer will refund the purchase price of returned headsets.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell M2Racer LLC Recalls Bicycle Headsets for Fall Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/M2Racer-LLC-Recalls-Bicycle-Headsets-for-Fall-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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