Pacific Cycle Inc. · Recalled
CPSC, Pacific Cycle Inc. Announce Recall of Mongoose 20-Inch Mountain Bicycles
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.
- Units
- About 14,000
- Reports
- 2
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $99
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Bicycle stores and department stores nationwide, from September 2003 through March 1, 2004, for about $99.
- Product type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Pacific Cycle Inc., of Madison, Wis.
Incident log
Pacific Cycle Inc. has received two reports of the frames on these bicycles breaking, resulting in abrasions and bruises to the rider.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately and call Pacific Cycle Inc. to receive a free replacement rear shock and instructions.
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, or visit the firm's website at www.mongoose.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated APR 02 2004; last revised FEB 04 2025.