Official recall notice
CPSCN/A
CPSC, Royce Union Bicycles Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Men's Mountain Bicycles
- Recall date
- 1999-12-13
- Category
- Consumer Product
- Units affected
- 3,700
Why it was recalled
Hazard
The frames of these bikes can break apart, causing falls and serious injuries to riders.
Recommended action
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles, and call Royce Union for information on receiving a free replacement bicycle.
Product 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.
Reported incidents
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.