CPSC, Dynacraft Industries Inc. Announce Recall of
CPSC, Dynacraft Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycles Sold at Target
Why was CPSC, Dynacraft Industries Inc. Announce Recall of 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 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
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 bicycles
- Company
- Dynacraft Industries Inc., of San Rafael, Calif.
- Quantity
- About 4,700
- Sold at
- Target stores nationwide sold these mountain bikes, from August 1999 through March 2000, for about $130.
- Recall date
- July 10, 2002
- 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.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.