Dynacraft Recalls BMX Bicycles Due to Stem Loosening Hazard

Plain-English summary

Dynacraft Industries Inc. is recalling approximately 52,900 Next Voltage and "Vertical Street Blade" 20-inch BMX bicycles. The recall was initiated because the stems on these bicycles can loosen during use, which may cause riders to lose control and fall. Dynacraft has received 35 reports of stems loosening on these bicycles, resulting in one report of an injury involving a broken finger.

The Next Voltage model bicycles are metallic green, have model number 8535-99, and were manufactured between March 2002 and June 2002. The Vertical Street Blade model bicycles are dark blue and chrome, have model number 8527-99, and were manufactured between March 2002 and April 2002. The model name is written on the bicycle frame, and a label near the crank housing displays the model number and manufacture date.

Wal-Mart stores sold the Next Voltage model nationwide, including Puerto Rico, from May 2002 through November 2002 for about $70. Pamida stores sold the Vertical Street Blade model nationwide from April 2002 through April 2003 for about $80. Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately and contact Dynacraft Industries at (800) 288-1560 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit www.dynacraftbike.com, for information on receiving a replacement stem.

The recalled product

Product

Next Voltage and "Vertical Street Blade" BMX bicycles

Manufacturer

Dynacraft Industries Inc., of San Rafael, Calif.

Category

Consumer Product — Bicycles

Hazard

• loss-of-control
• fall-injury

Affected units

52,900

Distribution

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