CPSCRecalled Apr 2, 2004 · #04113
CPSC, Pacific Cycle Inc. Announce Recall of Mongoose 20-Inch Mountain Bicycles
Hazard
The rear shock absorber allows the aluminum dual-suspension frame to flex severely, causing the frame to become unstable and break, posing the risk of injury to riders.
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These are Mongoose aluminum 20-inch-wheel, D-XR AL, dual-suspension mountain bicycles. They have model number "R1590WMET" written on the service sticker, located on the bottom bracket tube near the pedals. The bicycles are silver and red colored. "Mongoose" and "DXR AL" are on the frame of the bicycles. Only Mongoose 20-inch D-XR bicycles with aluminum frames are included this recall. Bicycles with steel frames are not included.
Product details
- Product
- Mongoose aluminum 20-inch-wheel "D-XR AL" mountain bicycles
- Type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Manufacturer
- Pacific Cycle Inc., of Madison, Wis.
- Model numbers
- R1590WMET
- UPCs
- —
- Sold at
- Bicycle stores and department stores nationwide, from September 2003 through March 1, 2004, for about $99.
- Made in
- China
What you should do
Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately and call Pacific Cycle Inc. to receive a free replacement rear shock and instructions.