CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Rocky Mountain Bicycles Announce Recall of Mountain Bicycles
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 |
Overview
- Recalling FirmRocky Mountain Bicycles, of Delta, British Columbia, Canada