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CPSC, Dynacraft Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycles Sold at Target

Recalled July 10, 2002 · CPSC recall 02198 · Dynacraft

Hazard

The forks on these bicycles can break apart, causing riders to lose control, fall, and suffer serious injury.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately and contact Dynacraft Industries for information on receiving a free replacement fork and free installation.

Units

About 4,700

Incidents / injuries

Dynacraft has received six reports of the forks breaking apart on these bicycles, resulting in injuries that include abrasions, cuts, bruises and broken teeth.

Description

The recall includes only 24-inch Vertical XL2 mountain bicycles, with model number 8524-21. A label on the frame near the crank housing identifies the model number. The bicycles are red. "Vertical" is written on the top tube, and "XL2" is written on the down tube.

What to do

Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately and contact Dynacraft Industries for information on receiving a free replacement fork and free installation.

Contact

For more information, contact Dynacraft at (800) 288-1560 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit their website at www.dynacraftbike.com

Product

Vertical XL2 mountain bicycles

Distributed by

Dynacraft Industries Inc., of San Rafael, Calif.

Retailers

Target stores nationwide sold these mountain bikes, from August 1999 through March 2000, for about $130.

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →