Mongoose and Roadmaster mountain bicycles with Ballistic 105 front suspension forks
Published April 18, 2002
Summary
CPSC records recall 02143, published April 18, 2002. Recalling firm: Brunswick Corp., of Lake Forest, Ill.; Reported units: About 103,000.
What's the hazard
The forks on these bicycles can break apart, causing riders to lose control, fall and suffer serious injury.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using these bicycles and call the firm to obtain information on receiving a $65 refund for the bicycle fork. This applies to all owners of bicycles with Ballistic model 105 forks manufactured by Brunswick (except the Mongoose A40), even if they received a new Ballistic model 105 fork, as a result of participating in a previous recall.
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Recall details
- Brand
- Brunswick Corp., of Lake Forest, Ill.
- Manufacturer
- Brunswick Corp., of Lake Forest, Ill.
- Distributor
- Discount department stores and toy stores nationwide sold the bicycles with these forks from, June 1998 through December 2000, for between $125 and $150. Additionally, consumers could have received a Ballistic model 105 fork as a replacement, when participating in one of the previous recalls.
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Mongoose and Roadmaster mountain bicycles with Ballistic 105 front suspension forks recalled?
Yes. CPSC published recall 02143 on April 18, 2002. Reported hazard: The forks on these bicycles can break apart, causing riders to lose control, fall and suffer serious injury.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using these bicycles and call the firm to obtain information on receiving a $65 refund for the bicycle fork. This applies to all owners of bicycles with Ballistic model 105 forks manufactured by Brunswick (except the Mongoose A40), even if they received a new Ballistic model 105 fork, as a result of participating in a previous recall.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: Brunswick Corp., of Lake Forest, Ill..