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CPSC, Royce Union Bicycles Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Men's Mountain Bicycles
Recalled December 13, 1999 · CPSC recall 00031 · Royce Union Bicycles
Hazard
The frames of these bikes can break apart, causing falls and serious injuries to riders.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles, and call Royce Union for information on receiving a free replacement bicycle.
Units
About 3,700
Incidents / injuries
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.
Description
The recall involves ABT 2000 bikes with model number 16368. The model number is located on the bottom of the frame near the crank and pedals. The 26-inch bicycles are silver and red and have "Aluminum 2000" written on the top tube.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles, and call Royce Union for information on receiving a free replacement bicycle.
Contact
For more information, call Royce Union at (888) 366-3828 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Product
Royce Union ABT 2000 Mountain Bicycles (model no. 16368)
Manufacturer(s)
Royce Union Bicycles Co. Inc., of Hauppauge, N.Y.
Retailers
Sears stores sold these bikes nationwide, from April 1998 through September 1999, for about $300.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →