CPSC2002-05-09
CPSC, Rocky Mountain Bicycles Announce Recall of Mountain Bicycles
Rocky Mountain Bicycles, of Delta, British Columbia, Canada
Hazard
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.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the bicycles immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a free repair.
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.
Affected count
About 660
Injuries reported
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.
Manufactured in
Canada
Products
"Slayer" and "Edge" Rocky Mountain Bicycles
Consumer 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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Rocky-Mountain-Bicycles-Announce-Recall-of-Mountain-Bicycles-Don't want to check this manually?
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