CPSC recall 16-165, announced May 19, 2016, covers Rocky Mountain Bicycles (about 17,300 units). 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. The notice reports no incidents. 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. Recall contact: call 800-663-2512, go to www.bikes.com, or email info@bikes.com.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves all 2003 through 2016 models of Rocky Mountain bicycles equipped with front disc brakes and a black or silver quick-release (QR) lever on the front wheel hub. Bicycles that do not have disc brakes are not included in this recall. When the front QR is fully opened, if there is less than 6 mm -- or the width of a #2 pencil -- between the QR and disk brake rotor on the wheel, the bicycle is included in this recall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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 and injuries
None reported
Official 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.
Product and sales details
- Product type
- Bicycles & components
- Recall number
- 16-165
- Units
- About 17,300 (in addition, 61,000 were sold in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- Canada, China, Taiwan, Vietnam
- Sold at / sales period
- 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.
- Distributor
- Rocky Mountain Bicycles, of Canada
Rocky Mountain Bicycles
CPSC product type: Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
Recall contact information
Rocky Mountain toll-free at 800-663-2512 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, via email at info@bikes.com or online at www.bikes.com and click on Safety/Recall at the bottom of the page.
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