Dynacraft Recalls Magna Great Divide Mountain Bikes Due to Handlebar Defect
Dynacraft Industries is recalling Magna "Great Divide" mountain bikes because defective handlebar stems may fail to lock, causing the front wheel to turn improperly and increasing the risk of falls.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the defect could cause serious injuries from falls, but the source explicitly states that no injuries or incidents have been reported.
Plain-English summary
Dynacraft Industries Inc. is recalling approximately 3,000 Magna "Great Divide" 21-speed mountain bikes. The recall involves 24-inch models for girls and boys, and 26-inch models for women and men. The bikes were sold at Fred Meyer Stores in Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, Oregon, Utah, and Washington from December 1998 through August 18, 1999, for about $160.
The recalled bikes may have defective handlebar stems that do not tighten sufficiently to lock onto the bicycles. This defect can cause the front wheel not to turn properly, which may result in serious injuries to the rider from falls. Dynacraft Industries is not aware of any injuries or incidents involving these bicycles, but the recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
Consumers should stop riding these bikes immediately and take them to the Fred Meyer Store where purchased for a free inspection and repair if needed. Consumers can also call Dynacraft Industries Inc. at (800) 551-0032 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. PDT Monday through Friday to receive a free replacement handlebar stem. The bikes have "Great Divide" on the cross-tubes and "KALLOY" on the handlebar stems.
The recalled product
- Product
- Magna "Great Divide" mountain bikes
- Manufacturer
- Dynacraft Industries Inc., of San Rafael, Calif.
- Category
- Consumer Product — Bicycles
- Affected units
- 3,000
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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