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Dynacraft Recalls Bicycles Sold Exclusively at Target Due to Frame Failure

Recalled March 28, 2007 · CPSC recall 07142 · Dynacraft

Hazard

The bicycle frame can crack while in use, causing the rider to lose control and suffer injuries from a fall or collision.

Remedy

Consumers should stop riding these bicycles immediately and return them to the nearest Target store to receive a full refund, including applicable sales tax.

Units

About 32,000

Incidents / injuries

The firm has received two reports of bicycle frames cracking, resulting in minor injuries including scratches to the legs and feet.

Description

This recall involves Triax PK7 (model 8509-24) and Vertical PK7 (model 8596-71T) 20-inch aluminum cushion framed bicycles. The Triax model was manufactured between November 2005 and October 2006, and the Vertical model was manufactured between August 2004 and December 2004. The model numbers and manufacture dates are printed on a label affixed to the bicycle frame.

What to do

Consumers should stop riding these bicycles immediately and return them to the nearest Target store to receive a full refund, including applicable sales tax.

Contact

For additional information, contact Dynacraft at (800) 551-0032 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.dynacraftbike.com. For additional information, please contact Target at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.target.com

Product

Triax PK7 and Vertical PK7 Bicycles

Manufacturer(s)

Shun Lu Bicycle Company, of Guangdong, China

Distributed by

Dynacraft BSC Inc., of American Canyon, Calif.

Retailers

Target stores nationwide from September 2004 through early February 2007 for about $100.

Made in

China

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