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Fall / CollapseApril 17, 2003CPSC #03109

CPSC, Dynacraft Industries Inc. Announce Recall of BMX Bicycles

Product
Bicycles
Units affected
52,900
Remedy
replacement

What was recalled

The recall includes two models of 20-inch BMX bicycles. 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 colored, 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 on the frame near the crank housing shows the model number and manufacture date.

Hazard

The stems on these bicycles can loosen during use, causing riders to lose control and fall.

Injuries

Dynacraft Industries has received 35 reports of stems loosening on these bicycles, resulting in one report of an injury (a broken finger).

Where it was sold

  • Wal-Mart stores sold the Next Voltage-model bicycles nationwide, including Puerto Rico, from May 2002 through November 2002, for about $70. Pamida stores sold the Vertical Street Blade-model bicycles nationwide, from April 2002 through April 2003, for about $80.

Photos

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