CPSC, Royce Union Bicycles Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Men's Mountain Bicycles
CPSC recall 00031. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The frames of these bikes can break apart, causing falls and serious injuries to riders.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles, and call Royce Union for information on receiving a free replacement bicycle.
CPSC recall 00031 has the recall date 13 Dec 1999. The notice names the firm Royce Union Bicycles. The recall has about 3,700 units. The median CPSC recall of 1999 has 22,300 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fall. CPSC gives the product type Bicycles & Accessories.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | 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. |
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| Units | 3,700 |
| Description | 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. |
| Product | Royce Union ABT 2000 Mountain Bicycles (model no. 16368), About 3,700, Bicycles & Accessories |
| Sold at | Sears stores sold these bikes nationwide, from April 1998 through September 1999, for about $300. |
| Manufacturer | Royce Union Bicycles Co. Inc |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 3,700Median of 1999: 22,300
- CPSC recalls of 1999
- 156
- Recalls of 1999 with one of the same hazards
- 12%
- Recalls of 1999 in the category Bicycles & Accessories
- 4%
- Recalls on the register that name Royce Union Bicycles
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 00031The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 00031. https://recallregister.com/product/2371-cpsc-royce-union-bicycles-co-inc-announce-recall-of-men-s-mountain-bic/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 00031 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
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.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Sears stores sold these bikes nationwide, from April 1998 through September 1999, for about $300.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 00031?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 3,700