Next Ultra Shock Bicycles Recalled Due to Fork Breakage Risk
CPSC recalls Next Ultra Shock bicycles with Ballistic 105 forks that can break, causing loss of control and 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 in the bicycle forks that has resulted in reported injuries, including concussions and chipped teeth, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating due to significant injury reports.
Plain-English summary
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and BY US International Co. Ltd. are recalling Next Ultra Shock mountain bicycles equipped with "Ballistic 105" front suspension forks. The recall covers approximately 132,000 units manufactured between April 1999 and November 9, 1999. These bicycles are blue and feature model numbers 8524-14 and 8526-20. The "Ultra Shock" name is written in white lettering on the down tube, and a label near the crank housing identifies the model and manufacture date.
The suspension forks on these bicycles can break apart, which may cause riders to lose control, fall, and suffer serious injury. There have been 20 reports of the forks breaking, resulting in 19 riders suffering injuries that include abrasions, concussions, and chipped teeth. Bicycles manufactured after November 9, 1999, did not use the affected forks and are not subject to this recall.
These bicycles were sold at Wal-Mart stores nationwide from May 1999 through December 2000 for about $150. Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately and contact Dynacraft Industries for a free replacement fork and free installation. Consumers may call Dynacraft Industries toll-free at (800) 288-1560 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit their website at www.dynacraftwheels.com.
The recalled product
- Product
- Next Ultra Shock mountain bicycles with "Ballistic 105" front suspension forks
- Manufacturer
- BY US International Co. Ltd., of Taiwan
- Category
- Consumer Product — Bicycles
- Affected units
- 132,000
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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