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CPSCRecalled Apr 24, 2001 · #01132

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

Hazard

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

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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.

Product details

Product
Dynacraft "NEXT SHOCKZONE" Mountain Bicycles
Type
Bicycles & Accessories
Manufacturer
Not specified
Model numbers
8536
UPCs
Sold at
Wal-Mart stores sold these bicycles nationwide, from September 1999 through March 2001, for about $130.
Made in
China

What you should do

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

View the official CPSC notice