Recalls / 2016-05-19

Rocky Mountain Recalls Bicycles with Front Disc Brakes to Replace Quick Release Lever Due to Crash Hazard

16165 · Recalled 2016-05-19 · CPSC page

Quick release lever on recalled bikes opened too far.

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.

Hazards

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.

Reported injuries

None reported

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.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Rocky Mountain Bicycles		About 17,300 (in addition, 61,000 were sold in Canada)

Parties

Distributor: Rocky Mountain Bicycles, of Canada
Made in: Canada, China, Taiwan, Vietnam
Sold at: Rocky Mountain bicycle dealers nationwide, online at www.Bikes.com (Rocky Mountain Bicycles), www.Ems.com (Eastern Mountain Sports), www.JensonUsa.com, www.MikesBikes.com, www.PerformanceBike.com, $15, 000.

Consumer contact

Rocky Mountain toll-free at 800-663-2512 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, via email at info@bikes.com or online at www.bikes.com and click on Safety/Recall at the bottom of the page.

More images

Replacement quick release lever opens with sufficient clearance.

Source: CPSC recall 16165. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.