Baja Motorsports Recalls Dirt Bikes Sold Exclusively at Pep Boys Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
CPSC recall 11159. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
Fuel can leak from the fuel tank, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dirt bikes and contact Baja Motorsports to schedule a free repair.
CPSC recall 11159 has the recall date 9 Mar 2011. The notice names the firm Baja Inc., d/b/a Baja Motorsports. The recall has about 4,300 units. The median CPSC recall of 2011 has 12,000 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Motorcycles/Dirt Bikes (Off-Road) & Accessories.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | The firm has received six reports of fires from fuel leakage including one report of minor burns to a consumer's legs. |
|---|---|
| Units | 4,300 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| 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). |
| Product | Dirt Bikes, About 4,300, Motorcycles/Dirt Bikes (Off-Road) & Accessories |
| Sold at | Pep Boys stores nationwide from December 2010 through January 2011 for between $550 and $650. |
| Importer | Baja Inc., d/b/a Baja Motorsports |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 4,300Median of 2011: 12,000
- CPSC recalls of 2011
- 313
- Recalls of 2011 with one of the same hazards
- 32%
- Recalls of 2011 in the category Motorcycles/Dirt Bikes (Off-Road) & Accessories
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Baja Inc., d/b/a Baja Motorsports
- 4
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 9 Sep 2015 | Mini Bikes Recalled by Baja Motorsports Due to Fall and Crash Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Tractor Supply Company |
| 12 Apr 2012 | Additional Fire Incidents Prompts Baja Motorsports to Reannounce Dirt Bike Recall |
| 15 Jul 2010 | Baja Motorsports Recalls Mini Bikes and Go-Carts Due to Fire and Burn Hazards |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 11159The 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 11159. https://recallregister.com/product/623-baja-motorsports-recalls-dirt-bikes-sold-exclusively-at-pep-boys-due-t/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 11159 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firm has received six reports of fires from fuel leakage including one report of minor burns to a consumer's legs.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Pep Boys stores nationwide from December 2010 through January 2011 for between $550 and $650.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 11159?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 11159?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 4,300