CPSC, BY US International Co. Announce Recall of "NEXT"
CPSC, BY US International Co. Announce Recall of "NEXT" Ultra Shock Bicycles Sold at Wal-Mart
Why was CPSC, BY US International Co. Announce Recall of "NEXT" recalled?
The forks on these bicycles can break apart, causing riders to lose control, fall and suffer serious injury.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately and call Dynacraft Industries for information on receiving a free replacement fork and free installation. Contact: Consumers may call Dynacraft Industries toll free at (800) 288-1560 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit their website at www.dynacraftwheels.com
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
- Next Ultra Shock mountain bicycles with "Ballistic 105" front suspension forks
- Company
- BY US International Co. Ltd., of Taiwan, Dynacraft Industries Inc., of San Rafael, Calif.
- Quantity
- About 132,000
- Sold at
- Wal-Mart stores nationwide sold these mountain bikes, from May 1999 through December 2000, for about $150.
- Recall date
- June 20, 2002
- Incidents / injuries
- There have been 20 reports of the suspension forks breaking on the Next Ultra Shock bicycles, resulting in 19 riders suffering injuries that include abrasions, concussions and chipped teeth.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recall includes only Next Ultra Shock bicycles, which are blue, with model numbers 8524-14 and 8526-20. They were manufactured between April 1999 and November 9, 1999. A label affixed to the frame near the crank housing identifies the model and date of manufacture. The name "Ultra Shock" is written on the bicycle down tube in white lettering. Next Ultra Shock bicycles manufactured after November 9, 1999, did not use BY US International-made Ballistic forks, and are not subject to this recall.