Rocky Mountain Recalls Bicycles with Front Disc Brakes to Replace Quick Release Lever Due to Crash Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2016-05-19). Hazards: crash, injury. About 17,300 units in the US and 61,000 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 16165 |
| Published | 2016-05-19 |
| Last updated | 2016-05-23 |
| Product category | Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories |
| Products | Rocky Mountain Bicycles |
| Firm named in the title | Rocky Mountain |
| Firms | Rocky Mountain Bicycles, of Canada (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | Canada, China, Taiwan, Vietnam |
| Units (US) | 17,300 |
| Units (Canada) | 61,000 |
| Hazard classes | crash, injury |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Rocky Mountain bicycle dealers nationwide and online at www.Bikes.com (Rocky Mountain Bicycles), www.Ems.com (Eastern Mountain Sports), www.JensonUsa.com, www.MikesBikes.com and www.PerformanceBike.com from May 2002 through April 2016 from between $250 and $15,000. |
Description
This recall involves all 2003 through 2016 models of Rocky Mountain bicycles equipped with front disc brakes and a black or silver quick-release (QR) lever on the front wheel hub. Bicycles that do not have disc brakes are not included in this recall. When the front QR is fully opened, if there is less than 6 mm -- or the width of a #2 pencil -- between the QR and disk brake rotor on the wheel, the bicycle is included in this recall.
Hazard
An open quick release lever on the bicycle's front wheel hub can come into contact with the front disc brake assembly, causing the front wheel to come to a sudden stop or separate from the bicycle, posing a risk of injury to the rider.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled bicycles immediately and contact an authorized Rocky Mountain retailer for free installation of a new quick release on the front wheel.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
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