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CPSCRecalled May 9, 2000 · #00106

CPSC, By Us International Co. Ltd. Announce Recall of Bicycle Components

Hazard

The forks on these bicycles can break apart, causing riders to lose control and fall.

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Description

The recalled forks were installed on Mongoose S-20 and MGX S-20 bicycles, which are orange, and the Roadmaster Ridge Rider bicycles, which is red. The forks on these bikes are black with decals that read "BALLISTIC" and "105" on the sides of the suspension fork legs. A serial number is located on the inside of the suspension fork legs. The recall only includes forks with the following serial numbers: BA10044001 through BA10049000 BA10050001 through BA10051000 BAX0001251 through BAX0006750 BAX0006781 through BAX0007080 98022087 through 98027843

Product details

Product
Ballistic front suspension forks installed on Mongoose S-20 and MGX S-20 bicycles
Type
Bicycles & Accessories
Manufacturer
By Us International Co. Ltd., of Taiwan
Model numbers
BA10044001, BA10049000, BA10050001, BA10051000, BAX0001251, BAX0006750, BAX0006781, BAX0007080, 98022087, 98027843
UPCs
Sold at
Discount department and toy stores nationwide sold these bicycles, from September 1998 through May 2000, for between $125 and $150.

What you should do

Consumers should immediately stop using these bicycles and call Brunswick Bicycles for information on receiving a free replacement fork, including installation.

View the official CPSC notice