BMX Bicycles Recalled by Schwinn Cycling & Fitness
CPSC recall 99071. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
Vehicle Accident
CPSC recall 99071 has the recall date 3 Mar 1999. The notice names the firm Schwinn. The CPSC record gives no number of units. CPSC gives the product type Bicycles & Accessories.
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| Description | BMX Bicycles Recalled by Schwinn Cycling & Fitness NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 3, 1999 Release # 99-071 Company Phone Number: (800) SCHWINN CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Mark Ross, (301) 504-7076 CPSC, Schwinn Cycling & Fitness Announce Recall of BMX Bicycles WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Schwinn Cycling & Fitness, of Boulder, Colo., is recalling approximately 2,800 BMX bicycles. Cracking can occur where the top and down tubes of the bicycle frame join the head tube, below the handlebar stem. These tubes could break apart, potentially causing the rider to lose control and fall. Schwinn is aware of 21 reports of bicycle frames cracking during use. No injuries have been reported. These are 1998-model Pro Stock 3 bicycles sold in both the 20-inch and 24-inch wheel sizes. The 20-inch size bicycles were sold painted black or orange, and the 24-inch size bicycles were sold painted black or green. The 24-inch model also is known as the BMX Cruiser model. These bicycles have the date… |
| Product | Schwinn Pro Stock BMX bicycles, Bicycles & Accessories |
| Manufacturer | Schwinn |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- not givenMedian of 1999: 22,300
- CPSC recalls of 1999
- 156
- Recalls of 1999 with one of the same hazards
- 10%
- Recalls of 1999 in the category Bicycles & Accessories
- 4%
- Recalls on the register that name Schwinn
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 8 Oct 1991 | Schwinn Xr-5 Exercisers Still Need Safety Modification |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 99071The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 99071. https://recallregister.com/product/6257-bmx-bicycles-recalled-by-schwinn-cycling-fitness/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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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 99071 report injuries?
- The CPSC record of recall 99071 has no incident or injury text.
- How many CPSC recalls name Schwinn?
- 2 CPSC recalls on this register name Schwinn. This recall is 1 of them.