CPSCRecalled Feb 29, 2000 · #00072a
CPSC, Dynacraft Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Mountain Bikes
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.
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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."
Product details
- Product
- Vertical XL2 mountain bikes
- Type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Manufacturer
- Not specified
- Model numbers
- 8526, 1999
- UPCs
- —
- Sold at
- Target stores nationwide sold these mountain bikes from November 1999 through February 2000 for about $140.
- Made in
- China
What you should do
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.