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Product recall · CPSCMarch 10, 2011Serious
Rocky Mountain Bicycles
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The front fork steering tube can break, posing a fall injury hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — The agency says to stop using it immediately.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should stop using the bicycles immediately and contact Procycle with your serial number to determine if it is included in the recall and to arrange for a free replacement of the fork.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Procycle toll-free at (855) 880-9062 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.bikes.com
The product
The recalled bicycles have Rocky Mountain Bicycle printed on the frame. Only bicycles with certain serial numbers, located on the bottom side of the bicycle, are included in this recall. The recall includes the following bicycles: ModelYearColor Solo CX 2008 Gun metal gray Solo CX 2009 White Solo CX 2010 White Solo CXD 2008 Gun metal gray Solo CXD 2009 Titanium silver Solo CXR 2009 Black Metropolis SEA 2010 Gray
Details
- Units affected
- About 325
- Recall date
- March 10, 2011
- Brand
- Procycle Group, Inc., of Canada
- Made or distributed by
- Rocky Mountain Bicycles, of Canada
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- The firm has received four reports of injuries, including three reports of cuts and scrapes and one report of a broken wrist.
Bicycle stores and other specialty stores nationwide and on the Web at www.backcountry.com from June 2007 through November 2010 for between $1,300 and $1,700.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Rocky Mountain Bicycles Recalled by Procycle Due to Fall Injury Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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