CPSCApril 17, 2003

CPSC, Dynacraft Industries Inc. Announce Recall of BMX

CPSC, Dynacraft Industries Inc. Announce Recall of BMX Bicycles

Why was CPSC, Dynacraft Industries Inc. Announce Recall of BMX recalled?

The stems on these bicycles can loosen during use, causing riders to lose control and fall.

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 replacement stem. Contact: For more information, call Dynacraft Industries at (800) 288-1560 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's 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
Next Voltage and "Vertical Street Blade" BMX bicycles
Company
Dynacraft Industries Inc., of San Rafael, Calif.
Quantity
About 52,900
Sold at
Wal-Mart stores sold the Next Voltage-model bicycles nationwide, including Puerto Rico, from May 2002 through November 2002, for about $70. Pamida stores sold the Vertical Street Blade-model bicycles nationwide, from April 2002 through April 2003, for about $80.
Recall date
April 17, 2003
Incidents / injuries
Dynacraft Industries has received 35 reports of stems loosening on these bicycles, resulting in one report of an injury (a broken finger).
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recall includes two models of 20-inch BMX bicycles. The Next Voltage model bicycles are metallic green, have model number 8535-99 and were manufactured between March 2002 and June 2002. The Vertical Street Blade model bicycles are dark blue and chrome colored, have model number 8527-99 and were manufactured between March 2002 and April 2002. The model name is written on the bicycle frame, and a label on the frame near the crank housing shows the model number and manufacture date.

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