CPSC recall 02-198, announced July 10, 2002, covers Dynacraft Industries Vertical XL2 mountain bicycles (about 4,700 units). The forks on these bicycles can break apart, causing riders to lose control, fall, and suffer serious injury. The notice cites 6 incident reports. Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately and contact Dynacraft Industries for information on receiving a free replacement fork and free installation. Recall contact: call (800) 288-1560, or go to www.dynacraftbike.com.
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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 recall includes only 24-inch Vertical XL2 mountain bicycles, with model number 8524-21.
Which products are included?
The recall includes only 24-inch Vertical XL2 mountain bicycles, with model number 8524-21. A label on the frame near the crank housing identifies the model number. The bicycles are red. "Vertical" is written on the top tube, and "XL2" is written on the down tube.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The forks on these bicycles can break apart, causing riders to lose control, fall, and suffer serious injury.
Incidents and injuries
Dynacraft has received six reports of the forks breaking apart on these bicycles, resulting in injuries that include abrasions, cuts, bruises and broken teeth.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately and contact Dynacraft Industries for information on receiving a free replacement fork and free installation.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Dynacraft Industries
- Product type
- Bicycles & components
- Recall number
- 02-198
- Units
- About 4,700
- Sold at / sales period
- Target stores nationwide sold these mountain bikes, from August 1999 through March 2000, for about $130.
- Distributor
- Dynacraft Industries Inc., of San Rafael, Calif.
Vertical XL2 mountain bicycles
CPSC product type: Bicycles & Accessories
Recall contact information
For more information, contact Dynacraft at (800) 288-1560 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit their website at www.dynacraftbike.com
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