Schwinn Pro Stock BMX bicycles
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Schwinn Cycling & Fitness is recalling approximately 2,800 BMX bicycles due to a frame defect. The 1998-model Pro Stock 3 bicycles in both 20-inch and 24-inch wheel sizes can develop cracks where the top and down tubes join the head tube, below the handlebar stem. These cracks could cause the tubes to break apart, potentially leading the rider to lose control and fall. The bicycles were sold in black or orange (20-inch) or black or green (24-inch) and can be identified by the date code "4008" on a label on the front of the head tube. Schwinn is aware of 21 reports of frames cracking during use, though no injuries have been reported.
Affected bicycles were sold through authorized Schwinn dealers nationwide from February 1998 through December 1998 for about $300. According to the recall notice, consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and take them to an authorized Schwinn dealer to have a new replacement frame installed free of charge. For more information or to locate a local dealer, consumers should call Schwinn at (800) SCHWINN between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. MST Monday through Friday.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
Vehicle Accident
BMX Bicycles Recalled by Schwinn Cycling & Fitness NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 3, 1999 Release # 99-071 Company Phone Number: (800) SCHWINN CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Mark Ross, (301) 504-7076 CPSC, Schwinn Cycling & Fitness Announce Recall of BMX Bicycles WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Schwinn Cycling & Fitness, of Boulder, Colo., is recalling approximately 2,800 BMX bicycles. Cracking can occur where the top and down tubes of the bicycle frame join the head tube, below the handlebar stem. These tubes could break apart, potentially causing the rider to lose control and fall. Schwinn is aware of 21 reports of bicycle frames cracking during use. No injuries have been reported. These are 1998-model Pro Stock 3 bicycles sold in both the 20-inch and 24-inch wheel sizes. The 20-inch size bicycles were sold painted black or orange, and the 24-inch size bicycles were sold painted black or green. The 24-inch model also is known as the BMX Cruiser model. These bicycles have the date code "4008" printed on a label located on the front of the head tube, below the handlebar stem. "SCHWINN" and "3 PRO STOCK" are written on the bicycle frame. Authorized Schwinn dealers nationwide sold these bicycles from February 1998 through December 1998 for about $300. Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and take them to an authorized Schwinn dealer to have a new, replacement frame installed free of charge. To locate your local Schwinn dealer or for more information, consumers should call Schwinn at (800) SCHWINN between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. MST Monday through Friday.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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