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

U.S. CPSCInjuriesApr 2, 2004
Recalled Mongoose aluminum 20-inch-wheel "D-XR AL" mountain bicycle
Recalled Mongoose aluminum 20-inch-wheel "D-XR AL" mountain bicycle

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

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.

Incidents & injuries

Pacific Cycle Inc. has received two reports of the frames on these bicycles breaking, resulting in abrasions and bruises to the rider.

Product 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.

Sold on

Bicycle stores and department stores nationwide, from September 2003 through March 1, 2004, for about $99.

Contact the company

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

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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