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Baja Motorsports Recalls Dirt Bikes Sold Exclusively at Pep Boys Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Recalled March 9, 2011 · CPSC recall 11159 · Baja Motorsports

Hazard

Fuel can leak from the fuel tank, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Repair

Units

About 4,300

Incidents / injuries

The firm has received six reports of fires from fuel leakage including one report of minor burns to a consumer's legs.

Description

This recall involves all model DR50 and DR70 Baja dirt bikes with VIN numbers beginning with "L98." 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).

What to do

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

Contact

For additional information, 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

Product

Dirt Bikes

Imported by

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

Retailers

Pep Boys stores nationwide from December 2010 through January 2011 for between $550 and $650.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →