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CPSC recall · Reported February 23, 2001

CPSC, By Us International Co. Ltd. Announce Expanded Recall of Bicycle Forks Installed on Mountain Bicycles

The forks on these bicycles can break apart, causing riders to lose control and fall.

Recall #
01091
Affected scope
About 40,000
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By Us International Co. Ltd., of Taiwan recalled The recalled forks were installed on Mongoose S-20 and MGX S-20 bicycles, which are orang….

CPSC, By Us International Co. Ltd. Announce Expanded Recall of Bicycle Forks Installed on… was recalled by By Us International Co. Ltd., of Taiwan in February 23, 2001. Reason: The forks on these bicycles can break apart, causing riders to lose control and fall.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these bicycles and call the firm to determine if …. Verify recall #01091 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

By Us International Co. Ltd., of Taiwan issued this CPSC recall-The forks on these bicycles can break apart, causing riders to lose control and fall..

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February 23, 2001
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #01091 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Product description

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. The recalled bikes have the following serial numbers. 98025001 through 98030000 98031051 through 98033050 BA10021201 through BA10029200 BA10044001 through BA10049000 BA10050001 through BA10051000 BA10052001 through BA10053000 BA10054001 through BA10058000 BA10059251 through BA10067750 BA10067791 through BA10069390 BA10069703 through BA10077102 BAX0001251 through BAX0006750 BAX0006781 through BAX0007080

Reason for recall

The forks on these bicycles can break apart, causing riders to lose control and fall.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using these bicycles and call the firm to determine if the fork on their bike is part of the recall. Consumers should have the serial number of the forks available. The serial number is located on the inside of the suspension fork leg. Consumers with recalled forks will receive a free replacement fork and free installation.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Not classified by agency
Status Active
Recall number 01091
Date reported February 23, 2001
Date initiated February 23, 2001
Recalling firm By Us International Co. Ltd., of Taiwan
Affected scope About 40,000
Distribution Not disclosed
Official source CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately stop using these bicycles and call the firm to determine if the fork on their bike is part of the re…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
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. The recalled bikes have the following serial numbers. 98025001 through 98030000 98031051 through 98033050 BA10021201 through BA10029200 BA10044001 through BA10049000 BA10050001 through BA10051000 BA10052001 through BA10053000 BA10054001 through BA10058000 BA10059251 through BA10067750 BA10067791 through BA10069390 BA10069703 through BA10077102 BAX0001251 through BAX0006750 BAX0006781 through BAX0007080. Recalled by By Us International Co. Ltd., of Taiwan. Units affected: About 40,000.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The forks on these bicycles can break apart, causing riders to lose control and fall.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately stop using these bicycles and call the firm to determine if the fork on their bike is part of the recall. Consumers should have the serial number of the forks available. The serial number is located on the inside of the suspension fork leg. Consumers with recalled forks will receive a free replacement fork and free installation.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on February 23, 2001. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 01091.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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