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CPSC, Dynacraft Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycles Sold at Target

U.S. CPSCFallsSold on TargetJul 10, 2002
Recalled Vertical XL2 mountain bicycle
Recalled Vertical XL2 mountain bicycle

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

The forks on these bicycles can break apart, causing riders to lose control, fall, and suffer serious injury.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately and contact Dynacraft Industries for information on receiving a free replacement fork and free installation.

Incidents & 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.

Product description

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.

Sold on

Target stores nationwide sold these mountain bikes, from August 1999 through March 2000, for about $130.

Contact the company

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

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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