CPSC recall 01-132, announced April 24, 2001, covers Dynacraft "NEXT SHOCKZONE" Mountain Bicycles (about 38,000 units). The front-suspension forks on these bicycles can break during use, resulting in serious injury. The notice cites 33 incident reports and 32 injuries. Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately, and call Dynacraft to receive a free replacement fork and to arrange for free installation. Recall contact: call (800) 551-0032, or go to www.dynacraftbikes.com.
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.
A label on the frame near the crank housing reads, "Distributed by Dynacraft Industries" and "Made in China." Only the orange bicycles with model number 8536-33 are included in this recall.
Which products are included?
These 20-inch, 21-speed, dual-suspension bicycles have the model name "NEXT SHOCKZONE" written on their orange frame in black lettering. A label on the frame near the crank housing reads, "Distributed by Dynacraft Industries" and "Made in China." Only the orange bicycles with model number 8536-33 are included in this recall. The model number is written on another label on the frame near the crank housing. Bicycles with a label at the bottom of the fork that reads, "Fork made Jan., 2000" or "Fork made July, 2000" are not part of this recall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The front-suspension forks on these bicycles can break during use, resulting in serious injury.
Incidents and injuries
Dynacraft has received 33 reports of the front-suspension forks on these bicycles breaking, resulting in 32 injuries that included a blood clot in the brain, broken bones, cuts, bruises and chipped teeth.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately, and call Dynacraft to receive a free replacement fork and to arrange for free installation.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Dynacraft Industries
- Product type
- Bicycles & components
- Recall number
- 01-132
- Units
- About 38,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Wal-Mart stores sold these bicycles nationwide, from September 1999 through March 2001, for about $130.
- Distributor
- Dynacraft Industries Inc., of San Rafael, Calif.
Dynacraft "NEXT SHOCKZONE" Mountain Bicycles
CPSC product type: Bicycles & Accessories
Recall contact information
For more information, consumers should call Dynacraft at (800) 551-0032 between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit their website at www.dynacraftbikes.com
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