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Product Recall
Box Components Recalls BMX Bicycle Forks Due to Fall Hazard
Box Components BMX Forks - XE
Bicycle forks
Recall Date: May 26th, 2016
Type: Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
Units: About 4,100
Hazards: The steer tube can become loose in the crown of the fork, posing a fall hazard.
Remedies: Replace
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled forks and contact Box Components for a free replacement bicycle fork.
Description
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
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Box Components BMX Forks - XE
Box Components BMX Forks - XE
Box Components BMX Forks - XL
Box Components BMX Forks - XL
Box Components BMX Forks - XS
Box Components BMX Fork Serial Number
Consumer Contact:
Box Components toll-free at (888) 279-9691 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.boxcomponents.com and click on “Recall” for more information.Injuries:
Box Components has received 242 reports of loosened tubes. No falls or injuries have been reported.
Retailers:
Independent bike shops and online at www.danscomp.com and www.jrbicycles.com from July 2013 through April 2015 for about $300.
Importers:
Box Components Inc., of Anaheim, Calif.
