Rocky Mountain Bicycles
CPSC Recall #16-165 — May 19, 2016
Product
Rocky Mountain Bicycles
Description
An open quick release lever on the bicycle’s front wheel hub can come into contact with the front disc brake assembly.
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 from the bicycle, posing a risk of injury to the rider.
Incidents / Injuries
None reported
Remedy
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.
Units Affected
About 17,300 (in addition, 61,000 were sold in Canada)
Sold At
"Rocky Mountain bicycle dealers nationwide and online at www.Bikes.com (Rocky Mountain Bicycles), www.Ems.com (Eastern Mountain Sports), www.JensonUsa.com, www.MikesBikes.com and www.PerformanceBike.com from May 2002 through April 2016 from between $250 and $15,000."
Manufactured In
"Canada, China, Taiwan and Vietnam"