Box Components Recalls BMX Bicycle Forks Due to Fall Hazard
Recalled 2016-05-26. Fall hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.
About 4,100Units
2016-05-26Recall date
YesInjuries
The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.
- What was recalled
- 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
- The hazard
- The steer tube can become loose in the crown of the fork, posing a fall hazard.
- Injuries
- Box Components has received 242 reports of loosened tubes. No falls or injuries have been reported.
- The remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled forks and contact Box Components for a free replacement bicycle fork.
The details
What a recall entitles you to
A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you
nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.
Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.
The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.
Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.
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