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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2002-05-09

CPSC, Rocky Mountain Bicycles Announce Recall of Mountain Bicycles

Is my product affected?

Slayer and "Edge" Rocky Mountain Bicycles

  • Brand Rocky Mountain Bicycles, of Delta, British Columbia, Canada

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Rocky Mountain Bicycles is recalling 16.5-, 18-, and 19-inch Slayer and Edge full-suspension mountain bicycles. The Slayer model is black metallic with red decals reading "Slayer" and "Rocky Mountain," while the Edge model is royal blue with yellow decals reading "Edge" and "Rocky Mountain." Both models have "Made in Canada" printed on decals. Bicycles with the letter "S" stamped on the chainstay yoke are not included in the recall.

The chainstay that holds the rear wheel in place can fail on recalled bicycles, causing the rear wheel to separate and the rider to lose control and crash. Consumers who own affected bicycles should stop using them immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a free repair.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

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.

What should I do?

Consumers should stop using the bicycles immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a free repair.

Details from the source

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.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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