Reported May 19, 2016
Rocky Mountain Recalls Bicycles with Front Disc Brakes to Replace Quick Release Lever Due to Crash Hazard
Rocky Mountain Bicycles of Canada
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Consumers should stop using the recalled bicycles immediately and contact an authorized Rocky Mountain retailer for free installation of a new quick release on the front wheel.
Firm contact: Rocky Mountain toll-free at 800-663-2512 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, via email at info@bikes.com or online at www.bikes.com and click on Safety/Recall at the bottom of the page.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Rocky Mountain Bicycles
- Amount recalled
- About 17,300 (in addition, 61,000 were sold in Canada)
Where it was sold
Sold at Rocky Mountain bicycle dealers nationwide and online at www.Bikes.com (Rocky Mountain Bicycles), www.Ems.com (Eastern Mountain Sports), www.JensonUsa.com, www.MikesBikes.com and www.PerformanceBike.com from May 2002 through April 2016 from between $250 and $15,000..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
An open quick release lever on the bicycle's front wheel hub can come into contact with the front disc brake assembly, causing the front wheel to come to a sudden stop or separate from the bicycle, posing a risk of injury to the rider.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: None reported
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