Aluminum 2000 men's mountain bicycles

Class II - Moderate
🏠 Consumer Products Recalled: December 13, 1999 ABT 2000 Electronics Nationwide

What Should You Do?

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  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
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Recall Details

Company:
ABT 2000
Reason for Recall:
Vehicle Accident
Classification:
Class II - Moderate

Products that might cause a temporary health problem, or pose a slight threat of a serious nature.

Status:
ongoing
Hazard:
Vehicle Accident

Product Information

Full Description:

Men's Mountain Bicycles Recalled by Royce Union Bicycles NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 13, 1999 Release # 00-031 Company Phone Number: (888) 366-3828 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Kim Dulic, (301) 504-7058 CPSC, Royce Union Bicycles Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Men's Mountain Bicycles WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Royce Union Bicycles Co. Inc., of Hauppauge, N.Y., is recalling about 3,700 men's mountain bicycles. The frames of these bikes can break apart, causing falls and serious injuries to riders. 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. 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. Sears stores sold these bikes nationwide from April 1998 through September 1999 for about $300. Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles, and call Royce Union for information on receiving a free replacement bicycle. For more information, call Royce Union at (888) 366-3828 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

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Official Source

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CPSC Recall Number: 00031