CPSCOctober 16, 2007

Procycle Group Inc. Bicycles recall: Fall Hazard

Procycle Group Inc. Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

Why was Procycle Group Inc. Bicycles recalled?

The head tube can detach from the rest of the frame, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should stop using the bicycle immediately and return the frame to the bicycle store where purchased to receive a free replacement frame, a full refund, or credit. Contact: For additional information, please contact Procycle Group Inc. at (800) 663-2512 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site 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
Rocky Mountain-Solo Bicycles
Company
Procycle Group Inc., of Quebec, Canada
Quantity
About 45
Sold at
Independent bicycle dealers nationwide from August 2006 through July 2007 for between $2,000 and $5,850.
Recall date
October 16, 2007
Incidents / injuries
Procycle Group Inc. has received two reports of head tubes detaching from the frames, resulting in shoulder and facial injuries.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

This recall involves the Rocky Mountain Bicycles brand of Solo bicycles. The models included in this recall are: 2006 SOLO CR50, 2006 SOLO CR70, and 2007 SOLO CR LTD. The bicycles have a full carbon Columbus frame. "Rocky Mountain" and "Solo" are printed on the head tube.

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