CPSC recall · Reported May 19, 2016
Rocky Mountain Recalls Bicycles with Front Disc Brakes to Replace Quick Release Lever Due to Crash Hazard
An open quick release lever on the bicycle's front wheel hub can come into contact with the front disc brake assembly, causing the front wheel to come to a sudden stop or separate…
Rocky Mountain Bicycles, of Canada recalled This recall involves all 2003 through 2016 models of Rocky Mountain bicycles equipped wit….
Rocky Mountain Recalls Bicycles with Front Disc Brakes to Replace Quick Release Lever Due… was recalled by Rocky Mountain Bicycles, of Canada in May 19, 2016. Reason: An open quick release lever on the bicycle's front wheel hub can come into contact with the front disc brake …. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled bicycles immediately and contact an authorized R…. Verify recall #16165 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Rocky Mountain Bicycles, of Canada issued this CPSC recall-An open quick release lever on the bicycle's front wheel hub can come into contact with the front disc brake ….
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- agency class
- May 19, 2016
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #16165 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, 3 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
This recall involves all 2003 through 2016 models of Rocky Mountain bicycles equipped with front disc brakes and a black or silver quick-release (QR) lever on the front wheel hub. Bicycles that do not have disc brakes are not included in this recall. When the front QR is fully opened, if there is less than 6 mm -- or the width of a #2 pencil -- between the QR and disk brake rotor on the wheel, the bicycle is included in this recall.
Reason for recall
An open quick release lever on the bicycle's front wheel hub can come into contact with the front disc brake assembly, causing the front wheel to come to a sudden stop or separate from the bicycle, posing a risk of injury to the rider.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled bicycles immediately and contact an authorized Rocky Mountain retailer for free installation of a new quick release on the front wheel.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 16165 |
| Date reported | May 19, 2016 |
| Date initiated | May 19, 2016 |
| Recalling firm | Rocky Mountain Bicycles, of Canada |
| Affected scope | About 17,300 (in addition, 61,000 were sold in Canada) |
| 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 recalled bicycles immediately and contact an authorized Rocky Mountain retailer for free installa…
- Check the recall number (16165) 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
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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