CPSC recall 00-187, announced September 26, 2000, covers Dynacraft Industries Vertical XL2 and Magna Electroshock mountain bikes (about 24,800 units). Because some were not welded properly, the front suspension forks on these bicycles can break apart during use, resulting in serious injury to the rider. The notice cites 23 incident reports and 23 injuries. Consumers should stop riding these bikes immediately and take them to the Target Store where purchased for a choice of a free replacement fork or free replacement bicycle of equal value. Recall contact: call (800) 551-0032.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
The Vertical XL2 mountain bikes have model number 8526-26, were manufactured in July 1999 and have chrome frames.
Which products are included?
The recall involves 26-inch Vertical XL2, and 24-inch and 26-inch Magna Electroshock mountain bikes. The Vertical XL2 mountain bikes have model number 8526-26, were manufactured in July 1999 and have chrome frames. The Magna Electroshock mountain bikes have model numbers 8504- 90, 8504-96, 8548-78 or 8548-94, were manufactured July 1999 through October 1999, and have frames that are chrome and blue, blue and yellow, purple, and black. A label affixed to the frame near the crank identifies the model, and the year, month and day of manufacture. Another label nearby reads: "Dynacraft Industries" and "Made in China." Earlier this year, Dynacraft Industries announced the recall of the about 19,000 26-inch Vertical XL2 mountain bikes manufactured the week of October 11, 1999. This announcement expands the scope of that recall. Bicycles that have a label that reads "Fork made Jan., 2000" or "Fork made July 2000" at the bottom of the fork are not subject to this recall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Because some were not welded properly, the front suspension forks on these bicycles can break apart during use, resulting in serious injury to the rider.
Incidents and injuries
Dynacraft is aware of 23 reports of injury to riders when the forks on these bikes broke apart. Injuries included a concussion, fractures, cuts, bruises, back strain, and chipped and lost teeth.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop riding these bikes immediately and take them to the Target Store where purchased for a choice of a free replacement fork or free replacement bicycle of equal value.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Dynacraft Industries
- Product type
- Bicycles & components
- Recall number
- 00-187
- Units
- About 24,800
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Target Stores nationwide sold the Vertical XL2 mountain bikes, from August 1999 through February 2000, and the Magna Electroshock, from August 1999 through August 2000. Both model bikes sold for between $100 and $140.
- Importer
- Dynacraft Industries Inc., of San Rafael, Calif.
Vertical XL2 and Magna Electroshock mountain bikes
CPSC product type: Bicycles & Accessories
Recall contact information
For more information or to receive a free replacement fork by mail, call Dynacraft Industries Inc. at (800) 551-0032 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
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