Mountain bicycles recalled over injury risk

Recall date

December 27, 2017

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Rocky Mountain Bicycles Recall Mountain Bicycles Due to Crash Hazard

Recall number

18069

Brand / firm

Rocky Mountain Bicycles, of Canada

Sold / distributed

Rocky Mountain bicycle dealers nationwide from June 2017 through November 2017 for between $2,600 and $7,300.

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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