Official recall notice
CPSC & Dynacraft Industries Recall Mountain Bikes
- Recall date
- 1999-11-17
- Category
- Consumer Product
- Units affected
- 3,000
Why it was recalled
Hazard
These bikes could have defective handlebar stems, which will not tighten sufficiently to lock onto the bicycles. This can cause the front wheel not to turn properly, resulting in serious injuries to the rider, from falls.
Recommended action
What to do
Consumers should stop riding these bikes immediately and take them to the Fred Meyer Store where purchased, for a free inspection and repair, if needed.
Product description
The recalled 21-speed mountain bikes, sold in the 24-inch size for girls and boys, and the 26-inch size for women and men. The bikes have a model number on the left side of the seat post. The girls' bikes have model number 8504-50 and are purple. The boys' bikes have model number 8504-51 and are blue. The women's bikes have model number 8547-84 and also are purple. The mens' bikes have model number 8547-85 and are black. The words "Great Divide" are located on the cross-tubes of these bicycles and the word "KALLOY" is located on the handlebar stems.
Reported incidents
Dynacraft Industries is not aware of any injuries or incidents involving these bicycles. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.