Bicycles Recalled by Nirve Sports Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC recall 10221. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The bicycle stem on the handlebars can crack and cause the rider to lose control, posing a risk of serious fall and injury.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop riding the bicycles and return them to the place of purchase for free repair.
CPSC recall 10221 has the recall date 5 May 2010. The notice names the firm Nirve Sports. The recall has about 725 units. The median CPSC recall of 2010 has 8,400 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fall. CPSC gives the product type Bicycles & Accessories.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Nirve Sports has received reports of cracked handlebar stems, which all occurred during assembly of the bicycle. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 725 |
| 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 recall involves the following models, SKUs and Serial Numbers: Name of Model SKU# Serial Number Ranges Red Star 3421 L8E0600576-L8E0600675 Skulls 3433 L9E0200751-L9E0200810 L9E0201891-L9E0201900 L9E0201966-L9E0201972 L9E0400061-L9E0400120 L9E0500226-L9E0500285 L9E0700641-L9E0700700 L9E0701241-L9E0701255 L9E0701301-L9E0701315 Cannibal 3434 L080405181-L080405240 L8E0901311-L8E0901370 L9E0300491-L9E0300560 L9E0202337-L9E0202344 L9E0400196-L9E0400255 L9E0601206-L9E0601265 L9E0602346-L9E0602365 |
| Product | Chopper-style bicycles, About 725 units: Red Star 100, Skulls 285 and Cannibal Chopper 340, Bicycles & Accessories |
| Sold at | Nirve Sports showroom, online and authorized dealers nationwide from December 2008 through April 2009 for about $300 to $600. |
| Importer | Nirve Sports Ltd |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 725Median of 2010: 8,400
- CPSC recalls of 2010
- 362
- Recalls of 2010 with one of the same hazards
- 21%
- Recalls of 2010 in the category Bicycles & Accessories
- 3%
- Recalls on the register that name Nirve Sports
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 19 Aug 2009 | Bicycles Recalled by Nirve Sports; Stem Failure Poses Fall Hazard |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 10221The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 10221. https://recallregister.com/product/220-bicycles-recalled-by-nirve-sports-due-to-fall-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 10221 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Nirve Sports has received reports of cracked handlebar stems, which all occurred during assembly of the bicycle. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Nirve Sports showroom, online and authorized dealers nationwide from December 2008 through April 2009 for about $300 to $600.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 10221?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 725 units: Red Star 100, Skulls 285 and Cannibal Chopper 340
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China