Product name | Mountain Bikes |
Description | The recall involves 26-inch Vertical XL2, and 24-inch and 26-inch Magna Electroshock mountain bikes. The Vertical XL2 mountain bikes have model number 8526-26, were manufactured in July 1999 and have chrome frames. The Magna Electroshock mountain bikes have model numbers 8504-90, 8504-96, 8548-78 or 8548-94, were manufactured July 1999 through October 1999, and have frames that are chrome and blue, blue and yellow, purple, and black. A label affixed to the frame near the crank identifies the model, and the year, month and day of manufacture. Another label nearby reads: "Dynacraft Industries" and "Made in China." |
Problem | Since some of the mountain bikes were not welded properly, the front suspension forks on these bicycles can break apart during use, resulting in serious injury to the rider |
Distribution | Sold in Target stores nationwide |
Company | Dynacraft Industries Inc., San Rafael, California; (800) 551-0032 |
Dates sold | The Vertical XL2 mountain bikes were sold from August 1999 through February 2000 and the Magna Electroshock was sold from August 1999 through August 2000 |
Date posted | 12/28/2001 |
Illinois Department of Public Health 535 West Jefferson Street Springfield, Illinois 62761 Phone 217-782-3300 Fax 217-782-3987 TTY 800-547-0466 Questions or Comments |