Recalls / 2001-04-24

CPSC, Dynacraft Announce Recall of Boys' Mountain Bicycles Sold at Wal-Mart

01132 · Recalled 2001-04-24 · CPSC page

Description

These 20-inch, 21-speed, dual-suspension bicycles have the model name "NEXT SHOCKZONE" written on their orange frame in black lettering. A label on the frame near the crank housing reads, "Distributed by Dynacraft Industries" and "Made in China." Only the orange bicycles with model number 8536-33 are included in this recall. The model number is written on another label on the frame near the crank housing. Bicycles with a label at the bottom of the fork that reads, "Fork made Jan., 2000" or "Fork made July, 2000" are not part of this recall.

Hazards

The front-suspension forks on these bicycles can break during use, resulting in serious injury.

Reported injuries

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.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately, and call Dynacraft to receive a free replacement fork and to arrange for free installation.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Dynacraft "NEXT SHOCKZONE" Mountain Bicycles		About 38,000

Parties

Distributor: Dynacraft Industries Inc., of San Rafael, Calif.
Made in: China
Sold at: Wal-Mart stores sold these bicycles nationwide, from September 1999 through March 2001, for about $130.

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

Source: CPSC recall 01132. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.