The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·04113·Announced 2004-04-02

Mongoose 20-Inch Mountain Bicycles Recalled Due to Frame Breakage Risk

Pacific Cycle Inc. is recalling Mongoose D-XR AL mountain bicycles because the rear shock absorber allows the frame to flex and break, posing an injury risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect in a bicycle frame that poses a risk of injury, and two reports of frame breakage resulting in abrasions and bruises have been received, fitting the criteria for a high-risk product where injury has been reported but is not severe.

Plain-English summary

Pacific Cycle Inc. is recalling approximately 14,000 Mongoose aluminum 20-inch-wheel "D-XR AL" mountain bicycles. The recall involves bicycles with model number "R1590WMET" written on the service sticker located on the bottom bracket tube near the pedals. These bicycles are silver and red colored, with "Mongoose" and "DXR AL" on the frame. Only Mongoose 20-inch D-XR bicycles with aluminum frames are included in this recall; bicycles with steel frames are not affected.

The recall is being conducted because the rear shock absorber allows the aluminum dual-suspension frame to flex severely. This flexing can cause the frame to become unstable and break, posing a risk of injury to riders. Pacific Cycle Inc. has received two reports of frames breaking on these bicycles, which resulted in abrasions and bruises to the riders.

The bicycles were sold at bicycle stores and department stores nationwide from September 2003 through March 1, 2004, for about $99. Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately and call Pacific Cycle Inc. to receive a free replacement rear shock and instructions. For more information, consumers can 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.

The recalled product

Product
Mongoose aluminum 20-inch-wheel "D-XR AL" mountain bicycles
Manufacturer
Pacific Cycle Inc., of Madison, Wis.
Category
Consumer Product — Bicycles
Hazard
Affected units
14,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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