CPSC, Rocky Mountain Bicycles Announce Recall of
CPSC, Rocky Mountain Bicycles Announce Recall of Mountain Bicycles
Why was CPSC, Rocky Mountain Bicycles Announce Recall of recalled?
The chainstay that holds the rear wheel in place can fail, causing the rear wheel to separate from the bicycle. This can cause the rider to lose control and crash.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the bicycles immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a free repair. Contact: For more information, consumers can contact Rocky Mountain Bicycles at (800) 663- 2512 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.bikes.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Slayer and "Edge" Rocky Mountain Bicycles
- Company
- Rocky Mountain Bicycles, of Delta, British Columbia, Canada
- Quantity
- About 660
- Sold at
- Specialty bicycle shops sold the bicycles nationwide, from January 2001 through February 2002. The "Edge" model sold for about $1,750 and the "Slayer" for about $2,150.
- Recall date
- May 9, 2002
- Incidents / injuries
- Rocky Mountain Bicycles have received one report of an incident where the rear wheel separated from the bicycle. The rider sustained minor abrasions due to the crash.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves 16.5-, 18- and 19-inch Slayer and Edge full-suspension mountain bicycles. The Slayer model is black metallic with red decals on the top tube and downtube, that read "Slayer" and "Rocky Mountain." The Edge model is royal blue with yellow decals on the top tube and downtube, that read "Edge" and Rocky Mountain." "Made in Canada" is printed on decals on both model bicycles. Bicycles with the letter "S" stamped on the chainstay yoke are not involved in this recall.