Baja Motorsports Recalls Dirt Bikes (3/09/11)

About 4,300 dirt bikes that were manufactured in China and imported by Baja Inc., d/b/a Baja Motorsports, of Anderson, S.C. have been recalled. The dirt bikes were sold exclusively at Pep Boys stores nationwide from December 2010 through January 2011 for between $550 and $650.

Fuel can leak from the fuel tank, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. The firm has received six reports of fires from fuel leakage including one report of minor burns to a consumer's legs.

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).

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

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

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell them about it by visiting www.saferproducts.gov

The CPSC reminds consumers that it is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Baja Motorsports' Recall Hotline: (888) 863-2252
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772

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Wall Mount Fireplaces Recalled by Southern Enterprises (3/10/11)
Sunjoy Industries Recalls Outdoor Wood Burning Fireplaces (3/08/11)

Source: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11159.html