The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·00072a·Announced 2000-02-29

Dynacraft Vertical XL2 Mountain Bikes Recalled for Fork Welding Defects

Dynacraft is recalling about 19,000 Vertical XL2 mountain bikes because front suspension forks may break during use, causing injury.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (bicycle fork) with reported injuries, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Dynacraft Industries Inc. is recalling approximately 19,000 "Vertical XL2" mountain bikes with chrome-colored frames. The recall involves bikes manufactured the week of October 11, 1999, identified by the date code "99.10.11" on a label near the crank. These bikes were sold at Target stores nationwide from November 1999 through February 2000 for about $140.

The front suspension forks on these bikes may not have been welded properly and can break apart during use. Dynacraft has received eight reports of injury to riders when the front forks broke, including cuts, bruises, back strain, and chipped or lost teeth.

Consumers should stop riding these bikes immediately. They can take the bikes to the Target store where purchased for a free replacement fork or a free replacement bike. Alternatively, consumers can call Dynacraft Industries Inc. at (800) 551-0032 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday to receive a free replacement fork by mail.

The recalled product

Product
Vertical XL2 mountain bikes
Manufacturer
Dynacraft Industries Inc., of San Rafael, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Bicycles
Hazard
Affected units
19,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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