CPSC recall 11-166, announced March 10, 2011, covers Procycle Group Rocky Mountain Bicycles (about 325 units). The front fork steering tube can break, posing a fall injury hazard. The notice cites 4 incident reports and 4 injuries. Consumers should stop using the bicycles immediately and contact Procycle with your serial number to determine if it is included in the recall and to arrange for a free replacement of the fork. Recall contact: call (855) 880-9062, or go to www.bikes.com.
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.
Which products are included?
The recalled bicycles have Rocky Mountain Bicycle printed on the frame. Only bicycles with certain serial numbers, located on the bottom side of the bicycle, are included in this recall. The recall includes the following bicycles: ModelYearColor Solo CX 2008 Gun metal gray Solo CX 2009 White Solo CX 2010 White Solo CXD 2008 Gun metal gray Solo CXD 2009 Titanium silver Solo CXR 2009 Black Metropolis SEA 2010 Gray
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The front fork steering tube can break, posing a fall injury hazard.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received four reports of injuries, including three reports of cuts and scrapes and one report of a broken wrist.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the bicycles immediately and contact Procycle with your serial number to determine if it is included in the recall and to arrange for a free replacement of the fork.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Procycle Group
- Manufacturer
- Procycle Group, Inc., of Canada
- Product type
- Bicycles & components
- Recall number
- 11-166
- Units
- About 325
- Manufactured in
- Canada
- Sold at / sales period
- Bicycle stores and other specialty stores nationwide and on the Web at www.backcountry.com from June 2007 through November 2010 for between $1,300 and $1,700.
- Distributor
- Rocky Mountain Bicycles, of Canada
Rocky Mountain Bicycles
CPSC product type: Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Procycle toll-free at (855) 880-9062 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.bikes.com
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