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CPSC, Pacific Cycle Inc. Announce Recall of Mongoose 20-Inch Mountain Bicycles

Recalled April 2, 2004 · CPSC recall 04113 · Pacific Cycle

Recalled Mongoose aluminum 20-inch-wheel "D-XR AL" mountain bicycle
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.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately and call Pacific Cycle Inc. to receive a free replacement rear shock and instructions.
Units
About 14,000
Incidents / injuries
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.

What to do

Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately and call Pacific Cycle Inc. to receive a free replacement rear shock and instructions.

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 website at www.mongoose.com

Product
Mongoose aluminum 20-inch-wheel "D-XR AL" mountain bicycles
Manufacturer(s)
Pacific Cycle Inc., of Madison, Wis.
Retailers
Bicycle stores and department stores nationwide, from September 2003 through March 1, 2004, for about $99.
Made in
China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →

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