Dynacraft Recalls Bicycles Sold Exclusively at Target Due to Frame Failure
Recall 07142 · Mar 28, 2007 · Dynacraft
32,000
units affected
32,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07142
- Date
- Mar 28, 2007
- Company
- Dynacraft
- Units affected
- 32,000
- Product
- Triax PK7 and Vertical PK7 Bicycles
- Product type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
This recall involves Triax PK7 (model 8509-24) and Vertical PK7 (model 8596-71T) 20-inch aluminum cushion framed bicycles. The Triax model was manufactured between November 2005 and October 2006, and the Vertical model was manufactured between August 2004 and December 2004. The model numbers and manufacture dates are printed on a label affixed to the bicycle frame.
What can happen
The bicycle frame can crack while in use, causing the rider to lose control and suffer injuries from a fall or collision.
The fix
Consumers should stop riding these bicycles immediately and return them to the nearest Target store to receive a full refund, including applicable sales tax.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received two reports of bicycle frames cracking, resulting in minor injuries including scratches to the legs and feet.
- Sold at
- Target stores nationwide from September 2004 through early February 2007 for about $100.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled triax pk7 and vertical pk7 bicycles?
Consumers should stop riding these bicycles immediately and return them to the nearest Target store to receive a full refund, including applicable sales tax.
What is the hazard?
The bicycle frame can crack while in use, causing the rider to lose control and suffer injuries from a fall or collision.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.