Safety regulator, Dynacraft Announce Recall of Mountain Bicycles Sold at Toys R Us
Recall 01142 · May 3, 2001 · Dynacraft Industries Inc.
54,000
units affected
54,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 01142
- Date
- May 3, 2001
- Company
- Dynacraft Industries Inc.
- Units affected
- 54,000
- Product
- Magna Equator mountain bicycles
- Product type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
These are men's and women's Magna Equator mountain bicycles. The 26-inch, 18-speed bicycles have the model names "Magna" and "Equator" written on the green-colored women's and red-colored men's bicycle frames in black lettering. Only women's bicycles with model numbers 8546-84 and men's bicycles with model number 8547-19, both of which were manufactured from December 1999 through May 2000, are included in the recall. A label affixed to the frame near the crank housing shows the model, month and year of manufacture.
What can happen
The pedals on these bicycles can loosen and fall off while riding, resulting in serious injury to the rider.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately, and call Dynacraft to receive a free replacement pedal/crank set and to arrange for free installation.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Injuries to riders include a concussion, broken bones, sprains, abrasions, a laceration and muscle strain.
- Sold at
- Toys R Us stores nationwide sold these bicycles, from January 2000 through mid-April 2001, for about $69.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled magna equator mountain bicycles?
Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately, and call Dynacraft to receive a free replacement pedal/crank set and to arrange for free installation.
What is the hazard?
The pedals on these bicycles can loosen and fall off while riding, resulting in serious injury to the rider.
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.