Dynacraft Recalls Magna Equator Mountain Bicycles Due to Pedal Failure
Dynacraft is recalling approximately 54,000 Magna Equator mountain bicycles because the pedals can loosen and fall off while riding, posing a risk of serious injury.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect (pedal failure) that has resulted in reported serious injuries, including broken bones and a concussion, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Dynacraft Industries Inc. is recalling approximately 54,000 Magna Equator mountain bicycles. The affected bicycles are men's and women's 26-inch, 18-speed models with model numbers 8546-84 (women's) and 8547-19 (men's), manufactured between December 1999 and May 2000. These bicycles were sold at Toys R Us stores nationwide from January 2000 through mid-April 2001 for approximately $69.
The recall is being issued because the pedals on these bicycles can loosen and fall off while riding. Dynacraft and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) have received 31 reports of pedals falling off, causing riders to fall. Reported injuries include a concussion, broken bones, sprains, abrasions, a laceration, and muscle strain.
Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately. To receive a free replacement pedal/crank set and arrange for free installation, consumers should call Dynacraft at (800) 551-0032 between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit their website at www.dynacraftbikes.com/about_us.html.
The recalled product
- Product
- Magna Equator mountain bicycles
- Manufacturer
- Dynacraft Industries Inc., of San Rafael, Calif.
- Category
- Consumer Product — Bicycles
- Affected units
- 54,000
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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