CPSC recall 00-031, announced December 13, 1999, covers Royce Union ABT 2000 Mountain Bicycles (model no. 16368) (about 3,700 units). The frames of these bikes can break apart, causing falls and serious injuries to riders. The notice cites 4 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles, and call Royce Union for information on receiving a free replacement bicycle. Recall contact: call (888) 366-3828.
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The recall involves ABT 2000 bikes with model number 16368.
Which products are included?
The recall involves ABT 2000 bikes with model number 16368. The model number is located on the bottom of the frame near the crank and pedals. The 26-inch bicycles are silver and red and have "Aluminum 2000" written on the top tube.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The frames of these bikes can break apart, causing falls and serious injuries to riders.
Incidents and injuries
Royce Union has received four reports of the bicycle frames breaking resulting in serious head and back injuries, as well as abrasions and contusions to riders.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles, and call Royce Union for information on receiving a free replacement bicycle.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Royce Union Bicycles
- Manufacturer
- Royce Union Bicycles Co. Inc., of Hauppauge, N.Y.
- Product type
- Bicycles & components
- Recall number
- 00-031
- Units
- About 3,700
- Sold at / sales period
- Sears stores sold these bikes nationwide, from April 1998 through September 1999, for about $300.
Royce Union ABT 2000 Mountain Bicycles (model no. 16368)
CPSC product type: Bicycles & Accessories
Recall contact information
For more information, call Royce Union at (888) 366-3828 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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