CPSC2001-04-24
CPSC, Dynacraft Announce Recall of Boys' Mountain Bicycles Sold at Wal-Mart
Dynacraft Industries Inc., of San Rafael, Calif.
Hazard
The front-suspension forks on these bicycles can break during use, resulting in serious injury.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately, and call Dynacraft to receive a free replacement fork and to arrange for free installation.
Sold at
Wal-Mart stores sold these bicycles nationwide, from September 1999 through March 2001, for about $130.
Affected count
About 38,000
Injuries reported
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.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Dynacraft "NEXT SHOCKZONE" Mountain Bicycles
Consumer contact
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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Dynacraft-Announce-Recall-of-Boys-Mountain-Bicycles-Sold-at-Wal-MartDon't want to check this manually?
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