CPSC recall 03-109, announced April 17, 2003, covers Dynacraft Industries Next Voltage and "Vertical Street Blade" BMX bicycles (about 52,900 units). The stems on these bicycles can loosen during use, causing riders to lose control and fall. The notice cites 35 incident reports. Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately and contact Dynacraft Industries for information on receiving a replacement stem. Recall contact: call (800) 288-1560, or go to www.dynacraftbike.com.
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Affected model numbers
The Next Voltage model bicycles are metallic green, have model number 8535-99 and were manufactured between March 2002 and June 2002.
Which products are included?
The recall includes two models of 20-inch BMX bicycles. The Next Voltage model bicycles are metallic green, have model number 8535-99 and were manufactured between March 2002 and June 2002. The Vertical Street Blade model bicycles are dark blue and chrome colored, have model number 8527-99 and were manufactured between March 2002 and April 2002. The model name is written on the bicycle frame, and a label on the frame near the crank housing shows the model number and manufacture date.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The stems on these bicycles can loosen during use, causing riders to lose control and fall.
Incidents and injuries
Dynacraft Industries has received 35 reports of stems loosening on these bicycles, resulting in one report of an injury (a broken finger).
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately and contact Dynacraft Industries for information on receiving a replacement stem.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Dynacraft Industries
- Product type
- Bicycles & components
- Recall number
- 03-109
- Units
- About 52,900
- Sold at / sales period
- Wal-Mart stores sold the Next Voltage-model bicycles nationwide, including Puerto Rico, from May 2002 through November 2002, for about $70. Pamida stores sold the Vertical Street Blade-model bicycles nationwide, from April 2002 through April 2003, for about $80.
- Importer
- Dynacraft Industries Inc., of San Rafael, Calif.
Next Voltage and "Vertical Street Blade" BMX bicycles
CPSC product type: Bicycles & Accessories
Recall contact information
For more information, call Dynacraft Industries at (800) 288-1560 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.dynacraftbike.com
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