Safety regulator, By Us International Co. Ltd. Announce Recall of Bicycle Components
Recall 00106 · May 9, 2000 · By Us International Co. Ltd.
13,500
units affected
13,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 00106
- Date
- May 9, 2000
- Company
- By Us International Co. Ltd.
- Units affected
- 13,500
- Product
- Ballistic front suspension forks installed on Mongoose S-20 and MGX S-20 bicycles
- Product type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
The recalled forks were installed on Mongoose S-20 and MGX S-20 bicycles, which are orange, and the Roadmaster Ridge Rider bicycles, which is red. The forks on these bikes are black with decals that read "BALLISTIC" and "105" on the sides of the suspension fork legs. A serial number is located on the inside of the suspension fork legs. The recall only includes forks with the following serial numbers: BA10044001 through BA10049000 BA10050001 through BA10051000 BAX0001251 through BAX0006750 BAX0006781 through BAX0007080 98022087 through 98027843
What can happen
The forks on these bicycles can break apart, causing riders to lose control and fall.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using these bicycles and call Brunswick Bicycles for information on receiving a free replacement fork, including installation.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- By Us and Brunswick have received 18 reports of forks on these bicycles breaking, resulting in nine riders, including teenagers, suffering serious head and bodily injuries, abrasions, bruises and chipped teeth.
- Sold at
- Discount department and toy stores nationwide sold these bicycles, from September 1998 through May 2000, for between $125 and $150.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled ballistic front suspension forks installed on mongoose s-20 and mgx s-20 bicycles?
Consumers should immediately stop using these bicycles and call Brunswick Bicycles for information on receiving a free replacement fork, including installation.
What is the hazard?
The forks on these bicycles can break apart, causing riders to lose control and fall.
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.