CPSC recall 18-069, announced December 27, 2017, covers Rocky Mountain Bicycles Mountain bicycles (about 1,300 units). The brake cable housing was not secured properly during manufacturing, which can cause brake failure, posing a crash hazard to the rider. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should stop using the recalled bicycles immediately and contact an authorized Rocky Mountain dealer for free inspection and free repair. Recall contact: call 866-522-2803, go to www.bikes.com, or email info@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.
The model name is printed on a sticker on the top tube of the bicycles.
Which products are included?
This recall involves all model year 2018 Altitude, Instinct and Pipeline mountain bicycles. The carbon fiber and aluminum bicycles were sold in different colors. The model name is printed on a sticker on the top tube of the bicycles. Rocky Mountain is printed on the down tube. The Rocky Mountain logo is also printed on the headbadge on the headtube. The specified platform family is also printed on the rear triangle of the bicycle at the seatstay.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The brake cable housing was not secured properly during manufacturing, which can cause brake failure, posing a crash hazard to the rider.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled bicycles immediately and contact an authorized Rocky Mountain dealer for free inspection and free repair.
Product and sales details
- Manufacturer
- Rocky Mountain Bicycles, of Canada
- Product type
- Bicycles & components
- Recall number
- 18-069
- Units
- About 1,300 (in addition, 1,800 were sold in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- Taiwan, Canada
- Sold at / sales period
- Rocky Mountain bicycle dealers nationwide from June 2017 through November 2017 for between $2,600 and $7,300.
- Importer
- Rocky Mountain Bicycles, of Canada
- Distributor
- Rocky Mountain Bicycles, of Canada
Recall contact information
Rocky Mountain at 866-522-2803 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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