Procycle Rocky Mountain Solo Bicycles

Description: Procycle Group Inc. Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard Recall Alert U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 October 16, 2007 Alert #08-506 Procycle Group Inc. Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Rocky Mountain-Solo Bicycles Units: About 45 Manufacturer: Procycle Group Inc., of Quebec, Canada Hazard: The head tube can detach from the rest of the frame, posing a fall hazard to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: Procycle Group Inc. has received two reports of head tubes detaching from the frames, resulting in shoulder and facial injuries. Description: This recall involves the Rocky Mountain Bicycles brand of Solo bicycles. The models included in this recall are: 2006 SOLO CR50, 2006 SOLO CR70, and 2007 SOLO CR LTD. The bicycles have a full carbon Columbus frame. “Rocky Mountain” and “Solo” are printed on the head tube. Sold by: Independent bicycle dealers nationwide from August 2006 through July 2007 for between $2,000 and $5,850. Manufactured in: Taiwan Remedy: Consumers should stop using the bicycle immediately and return the frame to the bicycle store where purchased to receive a free replacement frame, a full refund, or credit. Consumer Contact: For additional information, please contact Procycle Group Inc. at (800) 663-2512 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.bikes.com [Learn More]