Recalls / 2017-12-27

Rocky Mountain Bicycles Recall Mountain Bicycles Due to Crash Hazard

18069 · Recalled 2017-12-27 · CPSC page

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.

Hazards

The brake cable housing was not secured properly during manufacturing, which can cause brake failure, posing a crash hazard to the rider.

Reported injuries

None reported

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled bicycles immediately and contact an authorized Rocky Mountain dealer for free inspection and free repair.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Mountain bicycles		About 1,300 (in addition, 1,800 were sold in Canada)

Parties

Manufacturer: Rocky Mountain Bicycles
Importer: Rocky Mountain Bicycles, of Canada
Distributor: Rocky Mountain Bicycles, of Canada
Made in: Taiwan, Canada
Sold at: Rocky Mountain bicycle dealers nationwide, 600, 300.

Consumer contact

Rocky Mountain at 866-522-2803 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.

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Brand, model and platform location

Source: CPSC recall 18069. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.