Baja Motorsports Recalls Dirt Bikes Sold Exclusively at Pep Boys Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Source: CPSC Recall #11159
Recall Date
2011-03-09
Manufacturer
Baja Inc., d/b/a Baja Motorsports, of Anderson, S.C.
Units Affected
About 4,300
Products Involved
Dirt Bikes
Hazard
Fuel can leak from the fuel tank, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dirt bikes and contact Baja Motorsports to schedule a free repair.
Reported Injuries
The firm has received six reports of fires from fuel leakage including one report of minor burns to a consumer's legs.
Sold At
Pep Boys stores nationwide from December 2010 through January 2011 for between $550 and $650.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
This recall involves all model DR50 and DR70 Baja dirt bikes with VIN numbers beginning with "L98." The model number and VIN are located on the product data plate, which is located on the side of the "goose neck" (where the handle bars meet the body of the bike).
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28