CPSC recall · Reported June 20, 2002
CPSC, BY US International Co. Announce Recall of "NEXT" Ultra Shock Bicycles Sold at Wal-Mart
The forks on these bicycles can break apart, causing riders to lose control, fall and suffer serious injury.
By US International Co. Ltd., of Taiwan recalled The recall includes only Next Ultra Shock bicycles, which are blue, with model numbers 85….
CPSC, BY US International Co. Announce Recall of "NEXT" Ultra Shock Bicycles Sold at Wal-… was recalled by By US International Co. Ltd., of Taiwan in June 20, 2002. Reason: The forks on these bicycles can break apart, causing riders to lose control, fall and suffer serious injury.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately and call Dynacraft Industries for …. Verify recall #02183 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
By US International Co. Ltd., of Taiwan issued this CPSC recall-The forks on these bicycles can break apart, causing riders to lose control, fall and suffer serious injury..
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- agency class
- June 20, 2002
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02183 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 includes only Next Ultra Shock bicycles, which are blue, with model numbers 8524-14 and 8526-20. They were manufactured between April 1999 and November 9, 1999. A label affixed to the frame near the crank housing identifies the model and date of manufacture. The name "Ultra Shock" is written on the bicycle down tube in white lettering. Next Ultra Shock bicycles manufactured after November 9, 1999, did not use BY US International-made Ballistic forks, and are not subject to this recall.
Reason for recall
The forks on these bicycles can break apart, causing riders to lose control, fall and suffer serious injury.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately and call Dynacraft Industries for information on receiving a free replacement fork and free installation.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 02183 |
| Date reported | June 20, 2002 |
| Date initiated | June 20, 2002 |
| Recalling firm | By US International Co. Ltd., of Taiwan |
| Affected scope | About 132,000 |
| 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
Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately and call Dynacraft Industries for information on receiving a free replacem…
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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