CPSC2001-05-03
CPSC, Dynacraft Announce Recall of Mountain Bicycles Sold at Toys R Us
Dynacraft Industries Inc., of San Rafael, Calif.
Hazard
The pedals on these bicycles can loosen and fall off while riding, resulting in serious injury to the rider.
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.
Sold at
Toys R Us stores nationwide sold these bicycles, from January 2000 through mid-April 2001, for about $69.
Affected count
About 54,000
Injuries reported
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.
Products
Magna Equator 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 web site at www.dynacraftbikes.com/about_us.html
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Dynacraft-Announce-Recall-of-Mountain-Bicycles-Sold-at-Toys-R-UsDon't want to check this manually?
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