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CPSC, Dynacraft Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Mountain Bikes

U.S. CPSCInjuriesSold on TargetFeb 29, 2000
Recalled "Vertical XL2" mountain bike
Recalled "Vertical XL2" mountain bike

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

Hazard

The front suspension forks on these bikes might not have been welded properly, and can break apart during use, resulting in serious injury to the rider.

Remedy

Stop riding these bikes immediately and take them to the Target store where purchased, for a choice of a free replacement fork or a free replacement bike.

Incidents & injuries

Dynacraft has received eight reports of injury to riders when the front forks on these bikes broke apart. Injuries included cuts, bruises, back strain and chipped and lost teeth.

Product description

The recall involves "Vertical XL2" mountain bikes with chrome-colored frames. The model name is written on the bike frame in yellow and black lettering. A label affixed to the frame near the crank reads "Model No. 8526-26" and "99.10.11," which shows they were manufactured the week of October 11, 1999. Only bikes with this date code are part of this recall. Another nearby label reads "Dynacraft Industries," and "Made in China."

Sold on

Target stores nationwide sold these mountain bikes from November 1999 through February 2000 for about $140.

Contact the company

For more information or to receive a free replacement fork by mail, call Dynacraft Industries Inc. at (800) 551-0032 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

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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