Schwinn Pro Stock BMX Bicycles (Schwinn) – structural problem (1999)
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Schwinn Pro Stock BMX bicycles
Brand
Schwinn
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
Schwinn is recalling Schwinn Pro Stock BMX bicycles. The hazard is: Vehicle Accident. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: remedy information, UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
BMX Bicycles Recalled by Schwinn Cycling & Fitness NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 3, 1999 Release # 99-071 Company Phone Number: (800) SCHWINN CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Mark Ross, (301) 504-7076 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.
Reported concern (CPSC)
Vehicle Accident
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
The CPSC advises consumers to stop using the product. Contact the manufacturer or return the product to the place of purchase.
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View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026