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CPSCRecalled May 9, 2002 · #02158

CPSC, Rocky Mountain Bicycles Announce Recall of Mountain Bicycles

Hazard

The chainstay that holds the rear wheel in place can fail, causing the rear wheel to separate from the bicycle. This can cause the rider to lose control and crash.

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Description

This recall involves 16.5-, 18- and 19-inch Slayer and Edge full-suspension mountain bicycles. The Slayer model is black metallic with red decals on the top tube and downtube, that read "Slayer" and "Rocky Mountain." The Edge model is royal blue with yellow decals on the top tube and downtube, that read "Edge" and Rocky Mountain." "Made in Canada" is printed on decals on both model bicycles. Bicycles with the letter "S" stamped on the chainstay yoke are not involved in this recall.

Product details

Product
Slayer and "Edge" Rocky Mountain Bicycles
Type
Bicycles & Accessories
Manufacturer
Rocky Mountain Bicycles, of Delta, British Columbia, Canada
Model numbers
UPCs
Sold at
Specialty bicycle shops sold the bicycles nationwide, from January 2001 through February 2002. The "Edge" model sold for about $1,750 and the "Slayer" for about $2,150.
Made in
Canada

What you should do

Consumers should stop using the bicycles immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a free repair.

View the official CPSC notice