Rocky Mountain Bicycles Recall Mountain Bicycles Due to Crash Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2017-12-27 · 18069
Hazards
The brake cable housing was not secured properly during manufacturing, which can cause brake failure, posing a crash hazard to the rider.
Recall
Number
18069
Date
2017-12-27
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Mountain bicycles
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Rocky Mountain Bicycles, of Canada
Retailer(s)
Rocky Mountain bicycle dealers nationwide from June 2017 through November 2017 for between $2,600 and $7,300.
Importer(s)
Rocky Mountain Bicycles, of Canada
Distributor(s)
Rocky Mountain Bicycles, of Canada
Country of manufacture
Taiwan; Canada
Description
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.