Mini Bikes Recalled by Baja Motorsports Due to Fall and Crash Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Tractor Supply Company

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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Sep 09, 2015, 11:06 ET

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Mini-Bikes-Recalled-by-Baja-Motorsports/

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Mini bikes

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

Remedy: Repair

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

Consumer Contact: Baja 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.

Recall Details

Units: About 4,600

Description: This recall involves Baja Motorsports gas-powered mini bikes manufactured during November 2014 and December 2014. The recalled mini bikes have a black frame with a black padded seat, a storage tank and fenders that are camouflage, side reflectors, a headlight and a tail light. A decal with model number "Baja Warrior 200" inside a circle with wings attached is on both sides of the storage tank. The date of manufacture is printed 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 22 reports of the front forks separating from the wheel, including 11 reports of minor injuries.

Sold exclusively at: Tractor Supply Company stores from February 2015 through August 2015 for about $650.

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

Manufactured in: China

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