Rocky Mountain Bicycles Recalled by Procycle Due to Fall Injury Hazard
Recall 11166 · Mar 10, 2011 · Procycle Group, Inc.
325
units affected
325
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11166
- Date
- Mar 10, 2011
- Company
- Procycle Group, Inc.
- Units affected
- 325
- Product
- Rocky Mountain Bicycles
- Product type
- Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Falls
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
What can happen
The front fork steering tube can break, posing a fall injury hazard.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received four reports of injuries, including three reports of cuts and scrapes and one report of a broken wrist.
- Sold at
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled rocky mountain bicycles?
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.
What is the hazard?
The front fork steering tube can break, posing a fall injury hazard.
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.