The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·20150·Announced 2020-07-16

Rocky Mountain Recalls Alloy Instinct and Pipeline Bicycles Due to Frame Cracking

Rocky Mountain is recalling about 1,530 non-electric alloy frame Instinct and Pipeline bicycles because the front frame triangle can crack, posing fall and injury hazards.

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 structural defect (frame cracking) that poses a risk of fall and injury, but the source explicitly states that no injuries have been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

Rocky Mountain Bicycles is recalling approximately 1,530 non-electric alloy frame Instinct, Instinct BC, and Pipeline trail bicycles. The recall includes model years 2018 through 2020 with serial numbers starting with PRK17, PRK18, and specific PRK19 ranges. These bicycles were sold at independent bicycle stores nationwide from August 2017 through June 2020 for between $2,600 and $4,700.

The hazard involves the bicycle's front frame triangle cracking, which can cause the separation of the head tube from the frame. This defect poses fall and injury hazards to the rider. The firm has received 12 reports of front triangles cracking, but there have been no reports of injuries.

Consumers should stop using the recalled bicycles immediately. They should contact Rocky Mountain toll-free at 877-744-1515 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.bikes.com/en/safety-recall to receive a free replacement front triangle.

The recalled product

Product
Rocky Mountain non-electric alloy frame Instinct, Instinct BC and Pipeline bicycles
Manufacturer
Rocky Mountain Bicycles, of Canada
Category
Consumer Product — Bicycles
Hazard
Affected units
1,530

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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