CPSC, Pacific Cycle Inc. Announce Recall of Mongoose 20-Inch Mountain Bicycles

CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2004-04-02 · 04113

Hazards

The rear shock absorber allows the aluminum dual-suspension frame to flex severely, causing the frame to become unstable and break, posing the risk of injury to riders.

Recall

Number: 04113
Date: 2004-04-02
Injuries reported: 1

Products

Names: Mongoose aluminum 20-inch-wheel "D-XR AL" mountain bicycles

Companies

Manufacturer(s): Pacific Cycle Inc., of Madison, Wis.
Retailer(s): Bicycle stores and department stores nationwide, from September 2003 through March 1, 2004, for about $99.
Country of manufacture: China

Description

These are Mongoose aluminum 20-inch-wheel, D-XR AL, dual-suspension mountain bicycles. They have model number "R1590WMET" written on the service sticker, located on the bottom bracket tube near the pedals. The bicycles are silver and red colored. "Mongoose" and "DXR AL" are on the frame of the bicycles. Only Mongoose 20-inch D-XR bicycles with aluminum frames are included this recall. Bicycles with steel frames are not included.

Source

Authoritative: CPSC recall page
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