CPSC recall · Reported January 13, 2016
QBP Recalls Stolen Series BMX Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
The bicycles fail to meet the federal bicycle standard. The bicycle's front wheel can detach due to improperly fitting retention washers, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
Quality Bicycle Products Inc. (Qbp), of Bloomington, Minn. recalled This recall involves Stolen series BMX bicycles, including Stolen Agent 16CB and 16FW, St….
QBP Recalls Stolen Series BMX Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard was recalled by Quality Bicycle Products Inc. (Qbp), of Bloomington, Minn. in January 13, 2016. Reason: The bicycles fail to meet the federal bicycle standard. The bicycle's front wheel can detach due to improperl…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled BMX bicycles and return them to the …. Verify recall #16072 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Quality Bicycle Products Inc. (Qbp), of Bloomington, Minn. issued this CPSC recall-The bicycles fail to meet the federal bicycle standard. The bicycle's front wheel can detach due to improperl….
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- January 13, 2016
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #16072 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
This recall involves Stolen series BMX bicycles, including Stolen Agent 16CB and 16FW, Stolen Compact, Stolen Casino and Stolen Stereo models. "Stolen" and the model name are printed on the frame of the bicycles. The Agent 16-inch bikes were sold in dark blue, the Compact 20-inch bikes were sold in neon orange and satin white, the Casino 20-inch bikes were sold in phosphate raw (gray), highlight yellow and electric red, and the Stereo 20-inch bikes were sold in satin black and electric green.
Reason for recall
The bicycles fail to meet the federal bicycle standard. The bicycle's front wheel can detach due to improperly fitting retention washers, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled BMX bicycles and return them to the store where purchased for a free inspection and free replacement wheel retention washers.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 16072 |
| Date reported | January 13, 2016 |
| Date initiated | January 13, 2016 |
| Recalling firm | Quality Bicycle Products Inc. (Qbp), of Bloomington, Minn. |
| Affected scope | About 1,000 in the U.S. |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled BMX bicycles and return them to the store where purchased for a free inspect…
- Check the recall number (16072) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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