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Rocky Mountain Bicycles Recall Mountain Bicycles Due to Crash Hazard

Reported: December 27, 2017 Initiated: December 27, 2017 #18069

Product 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.

Reason for Recall

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

Remedy

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

Details

Units Affected
About 1,300 (in addition, 1,800 were sold in Canada)
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Rocky-Mountain-Bicycles-Recall-Mountain-Bicycles-Due-to-Crash-Hazard

Frequently Asked Questions

What product 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.. Recalled by Rocky Mountain Bicycles, of Canada. Units affected: About 1,300 (in addition, 1,800 were sold in Canada).
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The brake cable housing was not secured properly during manufacturing, which can cause brake failure, posing a crash hazard to the rider.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should stop using the recalled bicycles immediately and contact an authorized Rocky Mountain dealer for free inspection and free repair.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 27, 2017. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 18069.

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