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Product name Mongoose and Roadmaster Mountain Bicycles
Description The recall includes only Ballistic 105 forks installed on Mongoose and Roadmaster model bicycles manufactured by Brunswick Corp. The forks on these bikes are black with decals that read "BALLISTIC" and "105" on the sides of the suspension fork legs. A small label on the bottom of the bicycle reads "Brunswick." The forks on the Mongoose A40 model bicycles and forks on bicycles not manufactured by Brunswick Corp. are not included in the recall. 
Problem The forks on these bicycles can break apart, causing riders to lose control, fall and suffer serious injury. 
Distribution Nationwide at discount department stores and toy stores. 
Company Brunswick Corp. - 800-508-2762; web site - www.ballisticforkrecall.com. 
Dates sold June 1998 through December 2000. 
Date posted 04/23/2002 
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