RECALL: Nirve Sports Bikes

May 6, 2010
SGB Update

About 725 chopper-style bicycles from Nirve Sports are being recalled. The handlebars can crack and cause the rider to lose control, posing a risk
of serious fall and injury. Nirve Sports has received reports of cracked handlebar stems, which all
occurred during assembly of the bicycle.

No injuries have been reported.

The recall consists of Red Star 100, Skulls 285 and Cannibal Chopper
340.

Description: This recall involves three models: Red Star, Skulls and
Cannibal chopper-style bicycles with the model names printed on the
chain guard. Red Star has a black finish; Skulls bear a skull graphic
and come in grey and black; and Cannibal bears a dragon graphic and
comes in a black finish. Serial numbers are located on the bottom of the
bicycle between the pedals.

The items were sold by Nirve Sports showroom, online and authorized dealers nationwide from December 2008 through April 2009 for about $300 to $600.

RECALL: Nirve Sports Bikes

August 20, 2009
SGB Update

Nirve Sports Ltd. is voluntarily recalling 120 Cannibal Bicycles due to problems with the bicycle's stems. Nirve has received reports of cracked stems. In both cases, the cracks occurred during product assembly. No injuries have been reported. Nirve, which boasts some brands such as Hello Kitty, Paul Frank and John Deere, says injuries could be sustained because of the cracked stems.

The recall involves Cannibal “Chopper” model bicycles with graphic designs by artist Corey Miller. The bicycles have a black matte finish. The affected bicycles have a serial number within the following range: L8E0300001 –  L8E1001050.

Serial numbers are located on the bottom of the bicycle between the pedals.

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