Safety regulator, Pacific Cycle Inc. Announce Recall of Mongoose 20-Inch Mountain Bicycles
Recall 04113 · Apr 2, 2004 · Pacific Cycle Inc.
14,000
units affected
14,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04113
- Date
- Apr 2, 2004
- Company
- Pacific Cycle Inc.
- Units affected
- 14,000
- Product
- Mongoose aluminum 20-inch-wheel "D-XR AL" mountain bicycles
- Product type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Hazard
- Electric shock
The product
These are Mongoose aluminum 20-inch-wheel, D-XR AL, dual-suspension mountain bicycles. They have model number "R1590WMET" written on the service sticker, located on the bottom bracket tube near the pedals. The bicycles are silver and red colored. "Mongoose" and "DXR AL" are on the frame of the bicycles. Only Mongoose 20-inch D-XR bicycles with aluminum frames are included this recall. Bicycles with steel frames are not included.
What can happen
The rear shock absorber allows the aluminum dual-suspension frame to flex severely, causing the frame to become unstable and break, posing the risk of injury to riders.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately and call Pacific Cycle Inc. to receive a free replacement rear shock and instructions.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Pacific Cycle Inc. has received two reports of the frames on these bicycles breaking, resulting in abrasions and bruises to the rider.
- Sold at
- Bicycle stores and department stores nationwide, from September 2003 through March 1, 2004, for about $99.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled mongoose aluminum 20-inch-wheel "d-xr al" mountain bicycles?
Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately and call Pacific Cycle Inc. to receive a free replacement rear shock and instructions.
What is the hazard?
The rear shock absorber allows the aluminum dual-suspension frame to flex severely, causing the frame to become unstable and break, posing the risk of injury to riders.
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.