CPSC recall · Reported February 29, 2000
CPSC, Dynacraft Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Mountain Bikes
The front suspension forks on these bikes might not have been welded properly, and can break apart during use, resulting in serious injury to the rider.
The CPSC recalled The recall involves "Vertical XL2" mountain bikes with chrome-colored frames. The model n….
CPSC, Dynacraft Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Mountain Bikes was recalled and listed by the CPSC in February 29, 2000. Reason: The front suspension forks on these bikes might not have been welded properly, and can break apart during use…. Remedy: Stop riding these bikes immediately and take them to the Target store where purchased, fo…. Verify recall #00072a with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The front suspension forks on these bikes might not have been welded properly, and can break apart during use….
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- agency class
- February 29, 2000
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #00072a with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
The recall involves "Vertical XL2" mountain bikes with chrome-colored frames. The model name is written on the bike frame in yellow and black lettering. A label affixed to the frame near the crank reads "Model No. 8526-26" and "99.10.11," which shows they were manufactured the week of October 11, 1999. Only bikes with this date code are part of this recall. Another nearby label reads "Dynacraft Industries," and "Made in China."
Reason for recall
The front suspension forks on these bikes might not have been welded properly, and can break apart during use, resulting in serious injury to the rider.
Remedy, what to do
Stop riding these bikes immediately and take them to the Target store where purchased, for a choice of a free replacement fork or a free replacement bike.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 00072a |
| Date reported | February 29, 2000 |
| Date initiated | February 29, 2000 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 19,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Stop riding these bikes immediately and take them to the Target store where purchased, for a choice of a free replacement fork or…
- Check the recall number (00072a) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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