Pacific Cycle Inc. Recall of Mongoose 20-Inch Mountain Bicycles
Mongoose aluminum 20-inch-wheel “D-XR AL†mountain bicycles
Date of Recall
2004-04-02CPSC Release Number
04-113Manufactured In
ChinaUnits
About 14,000Importer
Pacific Cycle Inc., of Madison, Wis.Sold By
Bicycle stores and department stores nationwide from September 2003 through March 1, 2004 for about $99.Problem/Hazard
The rear shock absorber allows the aluminum, dual-suspension frame to flex severely, causing the frame to become unstable and break, posing the risk of injury to riders.Injuries/Incidents
Pacific Cycle Inc. has received two reports of the frames on these bicycles breaking, resulting in abrasions and bruises to the rider.Description
These are Mongoose aluminum 20-inch-wheel, D-XR AL, dual-suspension mountain bicycles. They have model number “R1590WMET†written on the service sticker, located on the bottom bracket tube near the pedals. The bicycles are silver and red colored. “Mongoose†and “DXR AL†are on the frame of the bicycles. Only Mongoose 20-inch D-XR bicycles with aluminum frames are included this recall. Bicycles with steel frames are not included.Remedy
Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately and call Pacific Cycle Inc. to receive a free replacement rear shock and instructions.Consumer Contact
For more information, call Pacific Cycle Inc. toll-free at (877) 564-2261 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.mongoose.comRecall Comments
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