FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 3, 1999
Release # 99-071
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Company Phone Number: (800) SCHWINN
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: Mark Ross, (301) 504-7076
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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 code "4008" printed
on a label located on the front of the head tube, below the handlebar stem.
"SCHWINN" and "3 PRO STOCK" are written on the bicycle frame.
Authorized Schwinn dealers nationwide sold these bicycles from February 1998
through December 1998 for about $300.
Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and take them to an
authorized Schwinn dealer to have a new, replacement frame installed free of charge.
To locate your local Schwinn dealer or for more information, consumers should call
Schwinn at (800) SCHWINN between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. MST Monday through
Friday.
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