CPSC, Pacific Cycle Inc. Announce Recall of Mongoose 20-Inch Mountain Bicycles
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2004-04-02). Hazards: electric shock, injury. Models: R1590WMET. About 14,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 04113 |
| Published | 2004-04-02 |
| Last updated | 2025-02-04 |
| Product category | Bicycles & Accessories |
| Products | Mongoose aluminum 20-inch-wheel "D-XR AL" mountain bicycles |
| Firm named in the title | Pacific Cycle Inc. |
| Firms | Pacific Cycle Inc., of Madison, Wis. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 14,000 |
| Model numbers | R1590WMET |
| Hazard classes | electric shock, injury |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Bicycle stores and department stores nationwide, from September 2003 through March 1, 2004, for about $99. |
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.
Hazard
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.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately and call Pacific Cycle Inc. to receive a free replacement rear shock and instructions.
Incidents and injuries
Pacific Cycle Inc. has received two reports of the frames on these bicycles breaking, resulting in abrasions and bruises to the rider.
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