April 2, 2004
Name
of product:
Mongoose aluminum 20-inch-wheel “D-XR AL” mountain bicycles
Units: About 14,000
Manufacturer/Importer: Pacific Cycle Inc., of Madison, Wis.
Hazard: The rear shock absorber allows the aluminum, dual-suspension
frame to flex severely, causing the frame to become unstable and break, posing
the risk of injury to riders.
Description: These are Mongoose aluminum 20-inch-wheel, D-XR AL,
dual-suspension mountain bicycles. They have model number “R1590WMET” written
on the service sticker, located on the bottom bracket tube near the pedals. The
bicycles are silver and red colored. “Mongoose” and “DXR AL” are on the frame
of the bicycles. Only Mongoose 20-inch D-XR bicycles with aluminum frames are
included this recall. Bicycles with steel frames are not included.
Sold at: Bicycle stores and department stores nationwide from September
2003 through March 1, 2004 for about $99.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately and call
Pacific Cycle Inc. to receive a free replacement rear shock and instructions.
Consumer Contact: For more information, call Pacific Cycle Inc.
toll-free at (877) 564-2261 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.