CPSC recall · Reported May 9, 2002
CPSC, Rocky Mountain Bicycles Announce Recall of Mountain Bicycles
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.
Rocky Mountain Bicycles, of Delta, British Columbia, Canada recalled This recall involves 16.5-, 18- and 19-inch Slayer and Edge full-suspension mountain bicy….
CPSC, Rocky Mountain Bicycles Announce Recall of Mountain Bicycles was recalled by Rocky Mountain Bicycles, of Delta, British Columbia, Canada in May 9, 2002. Reason: The chainstay that holds the rear wheel in place can fail, causing the rear wheel to separate from the bicycl…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the bicycles immediately and return them to the store where p…. Verify recall #02158 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Rocky Mountain Bicycles, of Delta, British Columbia, Canada issued this CPSC recall-The chainstay that holds the rear wheel in place can fail, causing the rear wheel to separate from the bicycl….
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- May 9, 2002
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02158 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.
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Product description
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.
Reason for recall
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.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using the bicycles immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a free repair.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 02158 |
| Date reported | May 9, 2002 |
| Date initiated | May 9, 2002 |
| Recalling firm | Rocky Mountain Bicycles, of Delta, British Columbia, Canada |
| Affected scope | About 660 |
| 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 stop using the bicycles immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a free repair.
- Check the recall number (02158) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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