# CPSC, Rocky Mountain Bicycles Announce Recall of Mountain Bicycles
> **CPSC recall** · 2002-05-09 · 02158 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 02158
- **Date:** 2002-05-09
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

"Slayer" and "Edge" Rocky Mountain Bicycles

## 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.

## 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.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Rocky-Mountain-Bicycles-Announce-Recall-of-Mountain-Bicycles-)
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