CPSC2003-04-17
CPSC, Dynacraft Industries Inc. Announce Recall of BMX Bicycles
Dynacraft Industries Inc., of San Rafael, Calif.
Hazard
The stems on these bicycles can loosen during use, causing riders to lose control and fall.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately and contact Dynacraft Industries for information on receiving a replacement stem.
Sold at
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.
Affected count
About 52,900
Injuries reported
Dynacraft Industries has received 35 reports of stems loosening on these bicycles, resulting in one report of an injury (a broken finger).
Products
"Next Voltage" and "Vertical Street Blade" BMX bicycles
Consumer contact
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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Dynacraft-Industries-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-BMX-Bicycles-Don't want to check this manually?
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