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CPSC, Rocky Mountain Bicycles Announce Recall of Mountain Bicycles

Name: CPSC, Rocky Mountain Bicycles Announce Recall of Mountain Bicycles
Brand: Rocky Mountain Bicycles, of Delta, British Columbia, Canada
SKU: CPSC-02158
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: May 9, 2002Recall ID: 02158Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The chainstay that holds the rear wheel in place can fail, causing the rear wheel to separate from the bicycle. This can cause the rider to lose control and crash.

Product Description & Identification

This recall involves 16.5-, 18- and 19-inch Slayer and Edge full-suspension mountain bicycles. The Slayer model is black metallic with red decals on the top tube and downtube, that read "Slayer" and "Rocky Mountain." The Edge model is royal blue with yellow decals on the top tube and downtube, that read "Edge" and Rocky Mountain." "Made in Canada" is printed on decals on both model bicycles. Bicycles with the letter "S" stamped on the chainstay yoke are not involved in this recall.

Affected Products

Slayer and "Edge" Rocky Mountain Bicycles

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Rocky-Mountain-Bicycles-Announce-Recall-of-Mountain-Bicycles-
Title	CPSC, Rocky Mountain Bicycles Announce Recall of Mountain Bicycles
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/rocky-mountain-edge.jpg
Images › 1 › Caption	Recalled "Edge" Rocky Mountain bicycle
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/rocky-mountain-slayer.jpg
Images › 2 › Caption	Recalled "Slayer" Rocky Mountain bicycle
Hazards › Name	The chainstay that holds the rear wheel in place can fail, causing the rear wheel to separate from the bicycle. This can cause the rider to lose control and crash.
Injuries › Name	Rocky Mountain Bicycles have received one report of an incident where the rear wheel separated from the bicycle. The rider sustained minor abrasions due to the crash.
Products › Name	Slayer and "Edge" Rocky Mountain Bicycles
Products › Type	Bicycles & Accessories
Products › Category I D	1850
Products › Number Of Units	About 660
Recall I D	2141
Remedies › Name	Consumers should stop using the bicycles immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a free repair.
Retailers › Name	Specialty bicycle shops sold the bicycles nationwide, from January 2001 through February 2002. The "Edge" model sold for about $1,750 and the "Slayer" for about $2,150.
Recall Date	2002-05-09T00:00:00
Description	This recall involves 16.5-, 18- and 19-inch Slayer and Edge full-suspension mountain bicycles. The Slayer model is black metallic with red decals on the top tube and downtube, that read "Slayer" and "Rocky Mountain." The Edge model is royal blue with yellow decals on the top tube and downtube, that read "Edge" and Rocky Mountain." "Made in Canada" is printed on decals on both model bicycles. Bicycles with the letter "S" stamped on the chainstay yoke are not involved in this recall.
Recall Number	02158
Manufacturers › Name	Rocky Mountain Bicycles, of Delta, British Columbia, Canada
Consumer Contact	For more information, consumers can contact Rocky Mountain Bicycles at (800) 663- 2512 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.bikes.com
Last Publish Date	2025-09-12T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	Canada

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Recalling FirmRocky Mountain Bicycles, of Delta, British Columbia, Canada

Recall Hazard Severity

Caution (Class III)

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