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Procycle Group Inc. Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

U.S. CPSCFallsOct 16, 2007
Recalled Bicycle's Frame
Recalled Bicycle's Frame

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

Hazard

The head tube can detach from the rest of the frame, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the bicycle immediately and return the frame to the bicycle store where purchased to receive a free replacement frame, a full refund, or credit.

Incidents & injuries

Procycle Group Inc. has received two reports of head tubes detaching from the frames, resulting in shoulder and facial injuries.

Product description

This recall involves the Rocky Mountain Bicycles brand of Solo bicycles. The models included in this recall are: 2006 SOLO CR50, 2006 SOLO CR70, and 2007 SOLO CR LTD. The bicycles have a full carbon Columbus frame. "Rocky Mountain" and "Solo" are printed on the head tube.

Sold on

Independent bicycle dealers nationwide from August 2006 through July 2007 for between $2,000 and $5,850.

Contact the company

For additional information, please contact Procycle Group Inc. at (800) 663-2512 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.bikes.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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