Rocky Mountain Bicycles Recalled by Procycle Due to Fall Injury Hazard
CPSC recall 11166 · announced March 10, 2011 · Procycle Group · 325 units affected
The product
The recalled bicycles have Rocky Mountain Bicycle printed on the frame. Only bicycles with certain serial numbers, located on the bottom side of the bicycle, are included in this recall. The recall includes the following bicycles: ModelYearColor Solo CX 2008 Gun metal gray Solo CX 2009 White Solo CX 2010 White Solo CXD 2008 Gun metal gray Solo CXD 2009 Titanium silver Solo CXR 2009 Black Metropolis SEA 2010 Gray
The hazard
The front fork steering tube can break, posing a fall injury hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using the bicycles immediately and contact Procycle with your serial number to determine if it is included in the recall and to arrange for a free replacement of the fork. Remedy type: Replace
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The firm has received four reports of injuries, including three reports of cuts and scrapes and one report of a broken wrist.
Sold at: Bicycle stores and other specialty stores nationwide and on the Web at www.backcountry.com from June 2007 through November 2010 for between $1,300 and $1,700.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Procycle toll-free at (855) 880-9062 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.bikes.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.