Official recall notice
CPSC, Dynacraft Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Mountain Bikes
- Recall date
- 2000-02-29
- Category
- Consumer Product
- Units affected
- 19,000
- Injuries reported
- 8
Why it was recalled
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.
Recommended action
What to do
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.
Product description
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."
Reported 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.