The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·00031·Announced 1999-12-13

Royce Union ABT 2000 Mountain Bicycles Recalled Due to Frame Breakage

Royce Union is recalling about 3,700 ABT 2000 mountain bicycles because the frames can break apart, causing falls and serious injuries.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (frame breakage) and reports of significant injury (serious head and back injuries), which meets the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Royce Union Bicycles Co. Inc. is recalling approximately 3,700 ABT 2000 Mountain Bicycles (model no. 16368) due to a defect in the frame. The frames of these bicycles can break apart, which can cause falls and serious injuries to riders.

The recalled bicycles are 26-inch models that are silver and red with "Aluminum 2000" written on the top tube. The model number is located on the bottom of the frame near the crank and pedals. 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.

These bicycles were sold nationwide at Sears stores from April 1998 through September 1999 for about $300. Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and call Royce Union at (888) 366-3828 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday for information on receiving a free replacement bicycle.

The recalled product

Product
Royce Union ABT 2000 Mountain Bicycles (model no. 16368)
Manufacturer
Royce Union Bicycles Co. Inc., of Hauppauge, N.Y.
Category
Vehicle — Bicycles
Hazard
Affected units
3,700

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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