Safety regulator, Dynacraft Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Mountain Bikes
Recall 00072a · Feb 29, 2000 · Dynacraft Industries Inc.
19,000
units affected
19,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 00072a
- Date
- Feb 29, 2000
- Company
- Dynacraft Industries Inc.
- Units affected
- 19,000
- Product
- Vertical XL2 mountain bikes
- Product type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
The recall involves "Vertical XL2" mountain bikes with chrome-colored frames. The model name is written on the bike frame in yellow and black lettering. A label affixed to the frame near the crank reads "Model No. 8526-26" and "99.10.11," which shows they were manufactured the week of October 11, 1999. Only bikes with this date code are part of this recall. Another nearby label reads "Dynacraft Industries," and "Made in China."
What can happen
The front suspension forks on these bikes might not have been welded properly, and can break apart during use, resulting in serious injury to the rider.
The fix
Stop riding these bikes immediately and take them to the Target store where purchased, for a choice of a free replacement fork or a free replacement bike.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Dynacraft has received eight reports of injury to riders when the front forks on these bikes broke apart. Injuries included cuts, bruises, back strain and chipped and lost teeth.
- Sold at
- Target stores nationwide sold these mountain bikes from November 1999 through February 2000 for about $140.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled vertical xl2 mountain bikes?
Stop riding these bikes immediately and take them to the Target store where purchased, for a choice of a free replacement fork or a free replacement bike.
What is the hazard?
The front suspension forks on these bikes might not have been welded properly, and can break apart during use, 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.