Box Components Recalls BMX Bicycle Forks Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC recall 16176. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The steer tube can become loose in the crown of the fork, posing a fall hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled forks and contact Box Components for a free replacement bicycle fork.
CPSC recall 16176 has the recall date 26 May 2016. The notice names the firm Box Components. The recall has about 4,100 units. The median CPSC recall of 2016 has 6,400 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fall. CPSC gives the product type Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Box Components has received 242 reports of loosened tubes. No falls or injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 4,100 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| Description | This recall involves Box Components' carbon fiber BMX bicycle forks. The forks are black with "BOX" printed in white on the side. The model numbers are printed in white letters on the front face of fork crown. The affected models have one of the following three serial numbers printed above the crown: 140508, 140606 or 140702. The affected models include: Model Numbers Specification XE 20-inch, 10 mm XE 24-inch, 10 mm XL 20-inch, 10 mm XL 24-inch, 10 mm XS 20-inch, 10 mm |
| Product | Bicycle forks, About 4,100, Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories |
| Sold at | Independent bike shops and online at www.danscomp.com and www.jrbicycles.com from July 2013 through April 2015 for about $300. |
| Importer | Box Components Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 4,100Median of 2016: 6,400
- CPSC recalls of 2016
- 330
- Recalls of 2016 with one of the same hazards
- 23%
- Recalls of 2016 in the category Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
- 5%
- Recalls on the register that name Box Components
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 16176The 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 16176. https://recallregister.com/product/7747-box-components-recalls-bmx-bicycle-forks-due-to-fall-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- 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 16176 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Box Components has received 242 reports of loosened tubes. No falls or injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Independent bike shops and online at www.danscomp.com and www.jrbicycles.com from July 2013 through April 2015 for about $300.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 16176?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 16176?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 4,100