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Product recall · CPSCApril 12, 2012Serious
Additional Fire Incidents Prompts Baja Motorsports to Reannounce Dirt Bike Recall
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The fuel tank can leak, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dirt bikes and contact Baja Motorsports to schedule a free repair.
Who to contact: For additional information, please contact Baja Motorsports toll-free at (888) 863-2252 between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.bajamotorsports.com
The product
This recall involves all model DR50 and DR70 Baja dirt bikes with vehicle identification number (VIN) beginning with "L98," the letter "B" as the 10th character of the VIN and having a yellow dot or line marked on or near the VIN. The model number and VIN are located on the product data plate, which is located on the side of the "goose neck" - where the handle bars meet the body of the bike.
Details
- Units affected
- About 4,300 (This recall was first announced in March 2011)
- Recall date
- April 12, 2012
- Brand
- Baja Inc. d/b/a Baja Motorsports, of Anderson, S.C.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- The firm has received 16 reports of fires from leaking fuel, including two reports of minor burns to consumer's legs and one report of a minor burn to a consumer's finger. Ten of the reported incidents, including two of the burn injuries, were received after the March 2011 recall announcement.
DR50
Pep Boys and other motor sports stores nationwide from December 2010 through January 2012 for between $450 and $650.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Additional Fire Incidents Prompts Baja Motorsports to Reannounce Dirt Bike Recall”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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