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CPSC, Royce Union Bicycles Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Men's Mountain Bicycles

U.S. CPSCFallsDec 13, 1999
Recalled Royce Union ABT 2000 Mountain Bike
Recalled Royce Union ABT 2000 Mountain Bike

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

The frames of these bikes can break apart, causing falls and serious injuries to riders.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles, and call Royce Union for information on receiving a free replacement bicycle.

Incidents & injuries

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.

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.

Sold on

Sears stores sold these bikes nationwide, from April 1998 through September 1999, for about $300.

Contact the company

For more information, call Royce Union at (888) 366-3828 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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