Procycle Group Inc. Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 08506 · Oct 16, 2007 · Procycle Group Inc.
45
units affected
45
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08506
- Date
- Oct 16, 2007
- Company
- Procycle Group Inc.
- Units affected
- 45
- Product
- Rocky Mountain-Solo Bicycles
- Product type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
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.
What can happen
The head tube can detach from the rest of the frame, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Procycle Group Inc. has received two reports of head tubes detaching from the frames, resulting in shoulder and facial injuries.
- Sold at
- Independent bicycle dealers nationwide from August 2006 through July 2007 for between $2,000 and $5,850.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled rocky mountain-solo bicycles?
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.
What is the hazard?
The head tube can detach from the rest of the frame, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.