CPSC, Dynacraft Industries Inc. Announce Recall of
CPSC, Dynacraft Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Mountain Bikes
Why was CPSC, Dynacraft Industries Inc. Announce Recall of recalled?
The front suspension forks on these bikes might not have been welded properly, and can break apart during use, resulting in serious injury to the rider.
What should I do if I have this product?
Stop riding these bikes immediately and take them to the Target store where purchased, for a choice of a free replacement fork or a free replacement bike. Contact: For more information or to receive a free replacement fork by mail, call Dynacraft Industries Inc. at (800) 551-0032 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
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
- Vertical XL2 mountain bikes
- Company
- Dynacraft Industries Inc., of San Rafael, Calif.
- Quantity
- About 19,000
- Sold at
- Target stores nationwide sold these mountain bikes from November 1999 through February 2000 for about $140.
- Recall date
- February 29, 2000
- Incidents / injuries
- Dynacraft has received eight reports of injury to riders when the front forks on these bikes broke apart. Injuries included cuts, bruises, back strain and chipped and lost teeth.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recall involves "Vertical XL2" mountain bikes with chrome-colored frames. The model name is written on the bike frame in yellow and black lettering. A label affixed to the frame near the crank reads "Model No. 8526-26" and "99.10.11," which shows they were manufactured the week of October 11, 1999. Only bikes with this date code are part of this recall. Another nearby label reads "Dynacraft Industries," and "Made in China."