Safety regulator, Dynacraft Industries Inc. Announce Recall of BMX Bicycles
Recall 03109 · Apr 17, 2003 · Dynacraft Industries Inc.
52,900
units affected
52,900
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 03109
- Date
- Apr 17, 2003
- Company
- Dynacraft Industries Inc.
- Units affected
- 52,900
- Product
- Next Voltage and "Vertical Street Blade" BMX bicycles
- Product type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
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.
What can happen
The stems on these bicycles can loosen during use, causing riders to lose control and fall.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately and contact Dynacraft Industries for information on receiving a replacement stem.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Dynacraft Industries has received 35 reports of stems loosening on these bicycles, resulting in one report of an injury (a broken finger).
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled next voltage and "vertical street blade" bmx bicycles?
Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately and contact Dynacraft Industries for information on receiving a replacement stem.
What is the hazard?
The stems on these bicycles can loosen during use, causing riders to lose control and fall.
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.