CPSC recall 01-142, announced May 3, 2001, covers Dynacraft Industries Magna Equator mountain bicycles (about 54,000 units). The pedals on these bicycles can loosen and fall off while riding, resulting in serious injury to the rider. The notice cites 31 incident reports. Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately, and call Dynacraft to receive a free replacement pedal/crank set and to arrange for free installation. Recall contact: call (800) 551-0032, or go to www.dynacraftbikes.com/about_us.html.
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.
Only women's bicycles with model numbers 8546-84 and men's bicycles with model number 8547-19, both of which were manufactured from December 1999 through May 2000, are included in the recall.
Which products are included?
These are men's and women's Magna Equator mountain bicycles. The 26-inch, 18-speed bicycles have the model names "Magna" and "Equator" written on the green-colored women's and red-colored men's bicycle frames in black lettering. Only women's bicycles with model numbers 8546-84 and men's bicycles with model number 8547-19, both of which were manufactured from December 1999 through May 2000, are included in the recall. A label affixed to the frame near the crank housing shows the model, month and year of manufacture.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The pedals on these bicycles can loosen and fall off while riding, resulting in serious injury to the rider.
Incidents and injuries
Dynacraft and CPSC have received 31 reports of pedals falling off, causing the riders to fall. Injuries to riders include a concussion, broken bones, sprains, abrasions, a laceration and muscle strain.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately, and call Dynacraft to receive a free replacement pedal/crank set and to arrange for free installation.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Dynacraft Industries
- Manufacturer
- Dynacraft Industries Inc., of San Rafael, Calif.
- Product type
- Toys & play sets, Bicycles & components
- Recall number
- 01-142
- Units
- About 54,000
- Sold at / sales period
- Toys R Us stores nationwide sold these bicycles, from January 2000 through mid-April 2001, for about $69.
Magna Equator 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 web site at www.dynacraftbikes.com/about_us.html
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