CPSC recall 00-106, announced May 9, 2000, covers By Us International Ballistic front suspension forks installed on Mongoose S-20 and MGX S-20 bicycles (about 13,500 units). The forks on these bicycles can break apart, causing riders to lose control and fall. The notice cites 18 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using these bicycles and call Brunswick Bicycles for information on receiving a free replacement fork, including installation. Recall contact: call (877) 211-3525.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
A serial number is located on the inside of the suspension fork legs.
Which products are included?
The recalled forks were installed on Mongoose S-20 and MGX S-20 bicycles, which are orange, and the Roadmaster Ridge Rider bicycles, which is red. The forks on these bikes are black with decals that read "BALLISTIC" and "105" on the sides of the suspension fork legs. A serial number is located on the inside of the suspension fork legs. The recall only includes forks with the following serial numbers: BA10044001 through BA10049000 BA10050001 through BA10051000 BAX0001251 through BAX0006750 BAX0006781 through BAX0007080 98022087 through 98027843
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The forks on these bicycles can break apart, causing riders to lose control and fall.
Incidents and injuries
By Us and Brunswick have received 18 reports of forks on these bicycles breaking, resulting in nine riders, including teenagers, suffering serious head and bodily injuries, abrasions, bruises and chipped teeth.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using these bicycles and call Brunswick Bicycles for information on receiving a free replacement fork, including installation.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- By Us International
- Manufacturer
- By Us International Co. Ltd., of Taiwan
- Product type
- Bicycles & components
- Recall number
- 00-106
- Units
- About 13,500
- Sold at / sales period
- Discount department and toy stores nationwide sold these bicycles, from September 1998 through May 2000, for between $125 and $150.
Ballistic front suspension forks installed on Mongoose S-20 and MGX S-20 bicycles
CPSC product type: Bicycles & Accessories
Recall contact information
Call Brunswick toll-free at (877) 211-3525 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
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