CPSC, Dynacraft Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycles Sold at Target

The forks on these bicycles can break apart, causing riders to lose control, fall, and suffer serious injury.

Recall #: 02198
Affected scope: About 4,700

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Dynacraft Industries Inc., of San Rafael, Calif. recalled The recall includes only 24-inch Vertical XL2 mountain bicycles, with model number 8524-2….

CPSC, Dynacraft Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycles Sold at Target was recalled by Dynacraft Industries Inc., of San Rafael, Calif. in July 10, 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 contact Dynacraft Industries f…. Verify recall #02198 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Dynacraft Industries Inc., of San Rafael, Calif. 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: July 10, 2002
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02198 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.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

The recall includes only 24-inch Vertical XL2 mountain bicycles, with model number 8524-21. A label on the frame near the crank housing identifies the model number. The bicycles are red. "Vertical" is written on the top tube, and "XL2" is written on the down tube.

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 contact Dynacraft Industries for information on receiving a free replacement fork and free installation.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	02198
Date reported	July 10, 2002
Date initiated	July 10, 2002
Recalling firm	Dynacraft Industries Inc., of San Rafael, Calif.
Affected scope	About 4,700
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 contact Dynacraft Industries for information on receiving a free repla…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The forks on these bicycles can break apart, causing riders to lose control, fall, and suffer serious injury.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately and contact Dynacraft Industries for information on receiving a free replacement fork and free installation.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on July 10, 2002. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 02198.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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