A welding deficiency can cause the bicycle frames to crack along the welds of the front triangle of the bicycle. This can cause the rider to lose control and crash.
Incidents/Injuries:Niner Bikes has not received any reports of injuries. The company has received 53 reports of cracks along the welds while bicycles were in use.
Description:The recalled bicycle frames include all Jet 9 models ranging sequentially from serial numbers P8001682 to P9400454. The frame is a full suspension model in the colors green, white or black. "Jet 9" and "Niner" are painted on the bicycle frame. The frame was made from 6000 series aluminum.
Sold at:Bicycle stores nationwide and overseas from March 2008 through September 2009 for $1,750.
Manufactured in:Taiwan
Remedy:Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled frames and contact Niner Bikes for a replacement.
Consumer Contact:For additional information, contact Niner Bikes toll-free at (877) 646-3792 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or at the firm's Web site at www.ninerbikes.com
For more information, visit the CPSC website