Product Recall Number: 97-163
Why was Men's Model 8546-23 MAGNA High Impact Mountain-Style Bicycles recalled?
The bicycle's left crank, which connects the pedal to the frame of the bike, can loosen and detach. If the crank detaches, the rider's leg can be injured by contact with the crank or the rider can lose control of the bike, fall and be injured.
Product Recall Number: 97-163
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 1997-07-28
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Men's Model 8546-23 MAGNA High Impact Mountain-Style Bicycles
Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Dynacraft Industries Inc. of Ashland, Mass., is voluntarily recalling over 19,900 men's model 8546-23 MAGNA High Impact mountain-style bicycles. The bicycle's left crank, which connects the pedal to the frame of the bike, can loosen and detach. If the crank detaches, the rider's leg can be injured by contact with the crank or the rider can lose control of the bike, fall and be injured.Dynacraft Industries Inc. has received four reports of the left crank loosening and detaching, resulting in riders falling from the bicycles sustaining cuts or bruises. The men's model 8546-23 MAGNA High Impact bicycle has a 26-inch wheel diameter and 18 speeds. The bicycle is metallic red. "MAGNA" and "High Impact" appear on the bicycle's frame. Only model 8546-23 MAGNA High Impact bicycles with the following serial numbers are involved in this recall. The model number and serial number appear at the base of the seat tube. MAGNA High-Impact Bicycle Serial Numbers97 TD 313201 to 97 TD 31578797 TD 708199 to 97 TD 70927597 TD 325019 to 97 TD 32698997 TD 718671 to 97 TD 71962297 TD 352263 to 97 TD 35271297 TD 721013 to 97 TD 73111597 TD 392201 to 97 TD 39385097 TD 731022 to 97 TD 73273997 TD 394000 to 97 TD 39427497 TD 747279 to 97 TD 74739797 TD 396384 to 97 TD 39643997 TD 749217 to 97 TD 74925397 TD 398246 to 97 TD 39890297 TD 749292 to 97 TD 74959997 TD 67577597 TD 749670 to 97 TD 74980397 TD 704813 to 97 TD 704992 Toys "R" Us stores nationwide were the sole distributors of the bicycles. They sold the bicycles from April 1997 through June 1997 for about $100.Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately and call Dynacraft Industries Inc. at (800) 551-0032 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. EDT Monday through Friday or write to the company at 200 Butterfield Drive, Ashland, MA 01721 to receive instructions on repairing the crank. Consumers also can call their local Toys "R" Us stores to arrange for the store to repair the bicycle free of charge.
Hazard Description: The bicycle's left crank, which connects the pedal to the frame of the bike, can loosen and detach. If the crank detaches, the rider's leg can be injured by contact with the crank or the rider can lose control of the bike, fall and be injured.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: Over 19,900
Incidents: Dynacraft Industries Inc. has received four reports of the left crank loosening and detaching, resulting in riders falling from the bicycles sustaining cuts or bruises.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately and call Dynacraft Industries Inc. at (800) 551-0032 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. EDT Monday through Friday or write to the company at 200 Butterfield Drive, Ashland, MA 01721 to receive instructions on repairing the crank. Consumers also can call their local Toys "R" Us stores to arrange for the store to repair the bicycle free of charge.
Sold At: Toys "R" Us stores nationwide were the sole distributors of the bicycles. They sold the bicycles from April 1997 through June 1997 for about $100.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: Dynacraft, High Impact, Magna, Toys R Us
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: None Listed
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed