Mountain bicycles
CPSC Recall #18-069 — December 27, 2017
Product
Mountain bicycles
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.
Hazard
The brake cable housing was not secured properly during manufacturing, which can cause brake failure, posing a crash hazard to the rider.
Incidents / Injuries
None reported
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled bicycles immediately and contact an authorized Rocky Mountain dealer for free inspection and free repair.
Units Affected
About 1,300 (in addition, 1,800 were sold in Canada)
Sold At
Rocky Mountain bicycle dealers nationwide from June 2017 through November 2017 for between $2,600 and $7,300.
Manufacturer
Rocky Mountain Bicycles, of Canada
Importer
Rocky Mountain Bicycles, of Canada
Manufactured In
Taiwan and Canada