CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Pacific Cycle Inc. Announce Recall of Mongoose 20-Inch Mountain Bicycles
Published: April 2, 2004Recall ID: 04113Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Mongoose aluminum 20-inch-wheel "D-XR AL" mountain bicycles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Pacific-Cycle-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Mongoose-20-Inch-Mountain-Bicycles |
| Title | CPSC, Pacific Cycle Inc. Announce Recall of Mongoose 20-Inch Mountain Bicycles |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/mongoose-D-XR-AL.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Mongoose aluminum 20-inch-wheel "D-XR AL" mountain bicycle |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | Pacific Cycle Inc. has received two reports of the frames on these bicycles breaking, resulting in abrasions and bruises to the rider. |
| Products › Name | Mongoose aluminum 20-inch-wheel "D-XR AL" mountain bicycles |
| Products › Type | Bicycles & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1850 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 14,000 |
| Recall I D | 2596 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately and call Pacific Cycle Inc. to receive a free replacement rear shock and instructions. |
| Retailers › Name | Bicycle stores and department stores nationwide, from September 2003 through March 1, 2004, for about $99. |
| Recall Date | 2004-04-02T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Recall Number | 04113 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Pacific Cycle Inc., of Madison, Wis. |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, call Pacific Cycle Inc. toll-free at (877) 564-2261 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.mongoose.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-02-04T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |