CPSC, Rocky Mountain Bicycles Announce Recall of Mountain Bicycles
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2002-05-09 · 02158
Hazards
The chainstay that holds the rear wheel in place can fail, causing the rear wheel to separate from the bicycle. This can cause the rider to lose control and crash.
Recall
Number
02158
Date
2002-05-09
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
"Slayer" and "Edge" Rocky Mountain Bicycles
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Rocky Mountain Bicycles, of Delta, British Columbia, Canada
Retailer(s)
Specialty bicycle shops sold the bicycles nationwide, from January 2001 through February 2002. The "Edge" model sold for about $1,750 and the "Slayer" for about $2,150.
Country of manufacture
Canada
Description
This recall involves 16.5-, 18- and 19-inch Slayer and Edge full-suspension mountain bicycles. The Slayer model is black metallic with red decals on the top tube and downtube, that read "Slayer" and "Rocky Mountain." The Edge model is royal blue with yellow decals on the top tube and downtube, that read "Edge" and Rocky Mountain." "Made in Canada" is printed on decals on both model bicycles. Bicycles with the letter "S" stamped on the chainstay yoke are not involved in this recall.