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CPSCRecalled May 3, 2001 · #01142

CPSC, Dynacraft Announce Recall of Mountain Bicycles Sold at Toys R Us

Hazard

The pedals on these bicycles can loosen and fall off while riding, resulting in serious injury to the rider.

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Description

These are men's and women's Magna Equator mountain bicycles. The 26-inch, 18-speed bicycles have the model names "Magna" and "Equator" written on the green-colored women's and red-colored men's bicycle frames in black lettering. Only women's bicycles with model numbers 8546-84 and men's bicycles with model number 8547-19, both of which were manufactured from December 1999 through May 2000, are included in the recall. A label affixed to the frame near the crank housing shows the model, month and year of manufacture.

Product details

Product
Magna Equator mountain bicycles
Type
Bicycles & Accessories
Manufacturer
Dynacraft Industries Inc., of San Rafael, Calif.
Model numbers
8546, 8547, 1999, 2000
UPCs
Sold at
Toys R Us stores nationwide sold these bicycles, from January 2000 through mid-April 2001, for about $69.

What you should do

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

View the official CPSC notice