CPSC Recall in 2007: Mirraco Recalls Bicycles Due to Wheel Fork Failure Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 07-116

Date: February 26, 2007

Product Name: Mirraco Bicycles

Recall Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Mirraco LLC, of Carlsbad, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 11,000 Mirraco Bicycles. The front wheel forks on these bicycles could have been welded improperly. This poses a risk that the weld could fail, and the rider could lose control and fall.Name of product: Mirraco BicyclesUnits: About 11,000Manufacturer: Mirraco LLC, of Carlsbad, Calif.Hazard: The front wheel forks on these bicycles could have been welded improperly. This poses a risk that the weld could fail, and the rider could lose control and fall.Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received four reports of steer tube rotation and one report of a fork separation due to failure of the welds. No injuries have been reported.Description: The recall involves BMX bicycles. The model name is printed on the bicycle. Recalled models include the following:Mirraco ModelsBlend 3Black Pearl 3Fivestar ParkBlend 2Black Pearl 2Icon MotoBlend 1Black Pearl 1Icon 20FortyBlend 1s  Blend 16  Sold at: Authorized Mirraco dealers nationwide from November 2006 through January 2007 for between $265 and $550.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should stop using the bicycles immediately and have them inspected by a Mirraco dealer. If the inspection shows that the bicycle is part of the recall, the fork will be replaced free of charge.Consumer Contact: Call Mirraco toll-free at (888) 431-7653 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or on Saturday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT, or visit the firm's Web site at www.mirrabikeco.com.

Hazard Description:

The front wheel forks on these bicycles could have been welded improperly. This poses a risk that the weld could fail, and the rider could lose control and fall.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 11,000

Incidents:

The firm has received four reports of steer tube rotation and one report of a fork separation due to failure of the welds. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:

Authorized Mirraco dealers nationwide from November 2006 through January 2007 for between $265 and $550.

Manufactured In:

China