CPSC2020-07-16
Rocky Mountain Bicycles Recalls Non-Electric Instinct, Instinct BC and Pipeline Bicycles with Alloy Frames Due to Fall and Injury Hazards
Rocky Mountain Bicycles, of Canada
Hazard
The bicycle's front frame triangle can crack and cause separation of the head tube from the frame, posing fall and injury hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled bicycles immediately and contact Rocky Mountain for information on how to receive a free replacement front triangle.
Sold at
Independent bicycle stores nationwide from August 2017 through June 2020 for between $2,600 and $4,700.
Affected count
About 1,530 (In addition, about 1,470 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
The firm has received 12 reports of front triangles cracking. There have been no reports of injuries.
Manufactured in
Taiwan, China
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Rocky Mountain non-electric alloy frame Instinct, Instinct BC and Pipeline bicycles
Consumer contact
Rocky Mountain toll-free at 877-744-1515 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.bikes.com/en/safety-recall or www.bikes.com/en and click on Safety Recall at the top of the home page for more information and contact their authorized Rocky Mountain dealer.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Rocky-Mountain-Bicycles-Recalls-Non-Electric-Instinct-Instinct-BC-and-Pipeline-Bicycles-with-Alloy-Frames-Due-to-Fall-and-Injury-HazardsDon't want to check this manually?
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