Safety regulator, Rocky Mountain Bicycles Announce Recall of Mountain Bicycles
Recall 02158 · May 9, 2002 · Rocky Mountain Bicycles
660
units affected
660
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02158
- Date
- May 9, 2002
- Company
- Rocky Mountain Bicycles
- Units affected
- 660
- Product
- Slayer and "Edge" Rocky Mountain Bicycles
- Product type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the bicycles immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
- Sold at
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled slayer and "edge" rocky mountain bicycles?
Consumers should stop using the bicycles immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a free repair.
What is the 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.
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.