CPSC, Royce Union Bicycles Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Men's Mountain Bicycles
USCPSC, Royce Union Bicycles Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Men's Mountain Bicycles
Recalling Firm: Royce Union Bicycles Co. Inc., of Hauppauge, N.Y.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The frames of these bikes can break apart, causing falls and serious injuries to riders.
Product Description & Identification
The recall involves ABT 2000 bikes with model number 16368. The model number is located on the bottom of the frame near the crank and pedals. The 26-inch bicycles are silver and red and have "Aluminum 2000" written on the top tube.
Affected Products
Royce Union ABT 2000 Mountain Bicycles (model no. 16368)
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2000/CPSC-Royce-Union-Bicycles-Co-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Mens-Mountain-Bicycles |
| Title | CPSC, Royce Union Bicycles Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Men's Mountain Bicycles |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/royce-union-bicycle.jpeg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Royce Union ABT 2000 Mountain Bike |
| Hazards › Name | The frames of these bikes can break apart, causing falls and serious injuries to riders. |
| Injuries › Name | Royce Union has received four reports of the bicycle frames breaking resulting in serious head and back injuries, as well as abrasions and contusions to riders. |
| Products › Name | Royce Union ABT 2000 Mountain Bicycles (model no. 16368) |
| Products › Type | Bicycles & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1850 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 3,700 |
| Recall I D | 2371 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles, and call Royce Union for information on receiving a free replacement bicycle. |
| Retailers › Name | Sears stores sold these bikes nationwide, from April 1998 through September 1999, for about $300. |
| Recall Date | 1999-12-13T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recall involves ABT 2000 bikes with model number 16368. The model number is located on the bottom of the frame near the crank and pedals. The 26-inch bicycles are silver and red and have "Aluminum 2000" written on the top tube. |
| Recall Number | 00031 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Royce Union Bicycles Co. Inc., of Hauppauge, N.Y. |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, call Royce Union at (888) 366-3828 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2026-05-14T00:00:00 |
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