CPSCNovember 17, 1999

CPSC & Dynacraft Industries Recall Mountain Bikes

CPSC & Dynacraft Industries Recall Mountain Bikes

Why was CPSC & Dynacraft Industries Recall Mountain Bikes recalled?

These bikes could have defective handlebar stems, which will not tighten sufficiently to lock onto the bicycles. This can cause the front wheel not to turn properly, resulting in serious injuries to the rider, from falls.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should stop riding these bikes immediately and take them to the Fred Meyer Store where purchased, for a free inspection and repair, if needed. Contact: Consumers can call Dynacraft Industries Inc. at (800) 551-0032 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. PDT Monday through Friday to receive a free replacement handlebar stem.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Magna "Great Divide" mountain bikes
Company
Dynacraft Industries Inc., of San Rafael, Calif.
Quantity
About 3,000
Sold at
Fred Meyer Stores in Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, Oregon, Utah and Washington sold these bikes, from December 1998 through August 18, 1999, for about $160.
Recall date
November 17, 1999
Incidents / injuries
Dynacraft Industries is not aware of any injuries or incidents involving these bicycles. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recalled 21-speed mountain bikes, sold in the 24-inch size for girls and boys, and the 26-inch size for women and men. The bikes have a model number on the left side of the seat post. The girls' bikes have model number 8504-50 and are purple. The boys' bikes have model number 8504-51 and are blue. The women's bikes have model number 8547-84 and also are purple. The mens' bikes have model number 8547-85 and are black. The words "Great Divide" are located on the cross-tubes of these bicycles and the word "KALLOY" is located on the handlebar stems.

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