CPSC, By Us International Co. Ltd. Announce Recall of Bicycle Components
USCPSC, By Us International Co. Ltd. Announce Recall of Bicycle Components
Recalling Firm: By Us International Co. Ltd., of Taiwan
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The forks on these bicycles can break apart, causing riders to lose control and fall.
Product Description & Identification
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
Affected Products
Ballistic front suspension forks installed on Mongoose S-20 and MGX S-20 bicycles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2000/CPSC-By-Us-International-Co-Ltd-Announce-Recall-of-Bicycle-Components |
| Title | CPSC, By Us International Co. Ltd. Announce Recall of Bicycle Components |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/ballistic-bike-fork.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Ballistic bicycle fork |
| Hazards › Name | The forks on these bicycles can break apart, causing riders to lose control and fall. |
| Injuries › Name | By Us and Brunswick have received 18 reports of forks on these bicycles breaking, resulting in nine riders, including teenagers, suffering serious head and bodily injuries, abrasions, bruises and chipped teeth. |
| Products › Name | Ballistic front suspension forks installed on Mongoose S-20 and MGX S-20 bicycles |
| Products › Type | Bicycles & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1850 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 13,500 |
| Recall I D | 374 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using these bicycles and call Brunswick Bicycles for information on receiving a free replacement fork, including installation. |
| Retailers › Name | Discount department and toy stores nationwide sold these bicycles, from September 1998 through May 2000, for between $125 and $150. |
| Recall Date | 2000-05-09T00:00:00 |
| 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 |
| Recall Number | 00106 |
| Manufacturers › Name | By Us International Co. Ltd., of Taiwan |
| Consumer Contact | Call Brunswick toll-free at (877) 211-3525 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2026-06-23T00:00:00 |
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