CPSC recall · Reported December 27, 2017
Rocky Mountain Bicycles Recall Mountain Bicycles Due to Crash Hazard
The brake cable housing was not secured properly during manufacturing, which can cause brake failure, posing a crash hazard to the rider.
Rocky Mountain Bicycles, of Canada recalled This recall involves all model year 2018 Altitude, Instinct and Pipeline mountain bicycle….
Rocky Mountain Bicycles Recall Mountain Bicycles Due to Crash Hazard was recalled by Rocky Mountain Bicycles, of Canada in December 27, 2017. Reason: The brake cable housing was not secured properly during manufacturing, which can cause brake failure, posing …. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled bicycles immediately and contact an authorized R…. Verify recall #18069 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Rocky Mountain Bicycles, of Canada issued this CPSC recall-The brake cable housing was not secured properly during manufacturing, which can cause brake failure, posing ….
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- December 27, 2017
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #18069 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 model year 2018 Altitude, Instinct and Pipeline mountain bicycles. The carbon fiber and aluminum bicycles were sold in different colors. The model name is printed on a sticker on the top tube of the bicycles. Rocky Mountain is printed on the down tube. The Rocky Mountain logo is also printed on the headbadge on the headtube. The specified platform family is also printed on the rear triangle of the bicycle at the seatstay.
Reason for recall
The brake cable housing was not secured properly during manufacturing, which can cause brake failure, posing a crash hazard to the rider.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled bicycles immediately and contact an authorized Rocky Mountain dealer for free inspection and free repair.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 18069 |
| Date reported | December 27, 2017 |
| Date initiated | December 27, 2017 |
| Recalling firm | Rocky Mountain Bicycles, of Canada |
| Affected scope | About 1,300 (in addition, 1,800 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 dealer for free inspection…
- Check the recall number (18069) 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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