CPSC recall 01-091, announced February 23, 2001, covers By Us International Ballistic front suspension forks installed on Mongoose S-20 and MGX S-20 bicycles and Roadmaster Ridge Rider bicycles (about 40,000 units). The forks on these bicycles can break apart, causing riders to lose control and fall. The notice cites 26 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using these bicycles and call the firm to determine if the fork on their bike is part of the recall. Recall contact: call (877) 211-3525, or go to www.mongoose.com.
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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. The recalled bikes have the following serial numbers. 98025001 through 98030000 98031051 through 98033050 BA10021201 through BA10029200 BA10044001 through BA10049000 BA10050001 through BA10051000 BA10052001 through BA10053000 BA10054001 through BA10058000 BA10059251 through BA10067750 BA10067791 through BA10069390 BA10069703 through BA10077102 BAX0001251 through BAX0006750 BAX0006781 through BAX0007080
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
There have been 26 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 the firm to determine if the fork on their bike is part of the recall. Consumers should have the serial number of the forks available. The serial number is located on the inside of the suspension fork leg. Consumers with recalled forks will receive a free replacement fork and free installation.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- By Us International
- Manufacturer
- By Us International Co. Ltd., of Taiwan
- Product type
- Bicycles & components
- Recall number
- 01-091
- Units
- About 40,000
- Sold at / sales period
- Discount department stores, including Wal-Mart, and toy stores sold the bicycles with these forks nationwide, from June 1998 through June 2000, for between $125 and $150.
Ballistic front suspension forks installed on Mongoose S-20 and MGX S-20 bicycles and Roadmaster Ridge Rider bicycles
CPSC product type: Bicycles & Accessories
Recall contact information
For more information, call (877) 211-3525 toll-free between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit their website at www.mongoose.com
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