Box Components Recalls BMX Bicycle Forks Due to Fall Hazard

Active Recall Announced May 26, 2016 CPSC #16176

Quick answer

Box Components Recalls BMX Bicycle Forks Due to Fall Hazard is CPSC recall #16176, announced on May 26, 2016. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Box Components' carbon fiber BMX bicycle forks. The forks are black with "BOX" printed in white on the side. The model numbers are printed in white letters on the front face of fork crown. The affected models have one of the following three serial numbers printed above the crown: 140508, 140606 or 140702. The affected models include: Model Numbers Specification XE 20-inch, 10 mm XE 24-inch, 10 mm XL 20-inch, 10 mm XL 24-inch, 10 mm XS 20-inch, 10 mm The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled forks and contact box components for a free replacement bicycle fork.. Affected brand: Box Components Inc..

Hazard

This recall involves Box Components' carbon fiber BMX bicycle forks. The forks are black with "BOX" printed in white on the side. The model numbers are printed in white letters on the front face of fork crown. The affected models have one of the following three serial numbers printed above the crown: 140508, 140606 or 140702. The affected models include: Model Numbers Specification XE 20-inch, 10 mm XE 24-inch, 10 mm XL 20-inch, 10 mm XL 24-inch, 10 mm XS 20-inch, 10 mm

Affected products

Bicycle forks

Recalled brands

Box Components Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled forks and contact Box Components for a free replacement bicycle fork.

Recall date

May 26, 2016

Categories

Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #16176?

CPSC recall #16176 covers Box Components Recalls BMX Bicycle Forks Due to Fall Hazard , announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on May 26, 2016. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Box Components' carbon fiber BMX bicycle forks. The forks are black with "BOX" printed in white on the side. The model numbers are printed in white letters on the front face of fork crown. The affected models have one of the following three serial numbers printed above the crown: 140508, 140606 or 140702. The affected models include: Model Numbers Specification XE 20-inch, 10 mm XE 24-inch, 10 mm XL 20-inch, 10 mm XL 24-inch, 10 mm XS 20-inch, 10 mm

What is the remedy for recall #16176?

The CPSC remedy for recall #16176 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled forks and contact box components for a free replacement bicycle fork.. 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 Box Components Recalls BMX Bicycle Forks Due to 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/2016/Box-Components-Recalls-BMX-Bicycle-Forks. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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