CPSC, Pacific Cycle Inc. Announce Recall of Mongoose
CPSC, Pacific Cycle Inc. Announce Recall of Mongoose 20-Inch Mountain Bicycles
Why was CPSC, Pacific Cycle Inc. Announce Recall of Mongoose recalled?
The rear shock absorber allows the aluminum dual-suspension frame to flex severely, causing the frame to become unstable and break, posing the risk of injury to riders.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately and call Pacific Cycle Inc. to receive a free replacement rear shock and instructions. Contact: For more information, call Pacific Cycle Inc. toll-free at (877) 564-2261 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.mongoose.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
- Mongoose aluminum 20-inch-wheel "D-XR AL" mountain bicycles
- Company
- Pacific Cycle Inc., of Madison, Wis.
- Quantity
- About 14,000
- Sold at
- Bicycle stores and department stores nationwide, from September 2003 through March 1, 2004, for about $99.
- Recall date
- April 2, 2004
- Incidents / injuries
- Pacific Cycle Inc. has received two reports of the frames on these bicycles breaking, resulting in abrasions and bruises to the rider.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
These are Mongoose aluminum 20-inch-wheel, D-XR AL, dual-suspension mountain bicycles. They have model number "R1590WMET" written on the service sticker, located on the bottom bracket tube near the pedals. The bicycles are silver and red colored. "Mongoose" and "DXR AL" are on the frame of the bicycles. Only Mongoose 20-inch D-XR bicycles with aluminum frames are included this recall. Bicycles with steel frames are not included.