Product Recall Number: 02-198
Why was Vertical XL2 mountain bicycles recalled?
The forks on these bicycles can break apart, causing riders to lose control, fall and suffer serious injury.
Product Recall Number: 02-198
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Date: 2002-07-09
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Name Of Product: Vertical XL2 mountain bicycles
Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Dynacraft Industries Inc., of San Rafael, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 4,700 Vertical XL2 mountain bicycles. The forks on these bicycles can break apart, causing riders to lose control, fall and suffer serious injury.Dynacraft has received six reports of the forks breaking apart on these bicycles resulting in injuries that include abrasions, cuts, bruises and broken teeth.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.Target stores nationwide sold these mountain bikes from August 1999 through March 2000 for about $130.Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately and contact Dynacraft Industries for information on receiving a free replacement fork and free installation. 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.
Hazard Description: The forks on these bicycles can break apart, causing riders to lose control, fall and suffer serious injury.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Replace
Units: About 4,700
Incidents: Dynacraft has received six reports of the forks breaking apart on these bicycles resulting in injuries that include abrasions, cuts, bruises and broken teeth.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately and contact Dynacraft Industries for information on receiving a free replacement fork and free installation.
Sold At: Target stores nationwide sold these mountain bikes from August 1999 through March 2000 for about $130.
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