The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·18069·Announced 2017-12-27

Rocky Mountain Bicycles Recall Mountain Bikes Due to Crash Hazard

Rocky Mountain Bicycles is recalling 2018 Altitude, Instinct, and Pipeline models because improperly secured brake cable housing can cause brake failure and crashes.

What this means for you

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 risk-of-harm product (brake failure leading to crash) where no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Rocky Mountain Bicycles, of Canada, is recalling approximately 1,300 model year 2018 Altitude, Instinct, and Pipeline mountain bicycles in the United States. An additional 1,800 units were sold in Canada. These carbon fiber and aluminum bicycles were sold in various colors through Rocky Mountain bicycle dealers nationwide from June 2017 through November 2017 for between $2,600 and $7,300.

The recall is due to a manufacturing defect where the brake cable housing was not secured properly. This issue can cause brake failure, posing a crash hazard to the rider. The model name is printed on a sticker on the top tube, the brand name is on the down tube, and the logo is on the headbadge.

No injuries have been reported in connection with this defect. Consumers should stop using the recalled bicycles immediately and contact an authorized Rocky Mountain dealer for a free inspection and repair. Consumers can also contact Rocky Mountain at 866-522-2803 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, via email at [email protected], or online at www.bikes.com.

The recalled product

Product
Mountain bicycles
Manufacturer
Rocky Mountain Bicycles, of Canada
Category
Consumer Product — Bicycles
Hazard
Affected units
1,300

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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