Safety regulator, Dynacraft Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycles Sold at Target
Recall 02198 · Jul 10, 2002 · Dynacraft Industries Inc.
4,700
units affected
4,700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02198
- Date
- Jul 10, 2002
- Company
- Dynacraft Industries Inc.
- Units affected
- 4,700
- Product
- Vertical XL2 mountain bicycles
- Product type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
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.
What can happen
The forks on these bicycles can break apart, causing riders to lose control, fall, and suffer serious injury.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately and contact Dynacraft Industries for information on receiving a free replacement fork and free installation.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Dynacraft has received six reports of the forks breaking apart on these bicycles, resulting in injuries that include abrasions, cuts, bruises and broken teeth.
- Sold at
- Target stores nationwide sold these mountain bikes, from August 1999 through March 2000, for about $130.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled vertical xl2 mountain bicycles?
Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately and contact Dynacraft Industries for information on receiving a free replacement fork and free installation.
What is the hazard?
The forks on these bicycles can break apart, causing riders to lose control, fall, and suffer serious injury.
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.