CPSC, Rocky Mountain Bicycles Announce Recall of Mountain Bicycles

危险说明 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.

受影响产品

官方描述 Description

This recall involves 16.5-, 18- and 19-inch Slayer and Edge full-suspension mountain bicycles. The Slayer model is black metallic with red decals on the top tube and downtube, that read "Slayer" and "Rocky Mountain." The Edge model is royal blue with yellow decals on the top tube and downtube, that read "Edge" and Rocky Mountain." "Made in Canada" is printed on decals on both model bicycles. Bicycles with the letter "S" stamped on the chainstay yoke are not involved in this recall.

事故与伤害 Incidents / Injuries

• 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.

官方补救措施 Remedy

• Consumers should stop using the bicycles immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a free repair.

消费者联系信息

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

相关企业

制造商：Rocky Mountain Bicycles, of Delta, British Columbia, Canada

制造国家/地区：Canada

零售商：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.