CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Dynacraft Announce Recall of Boys' Mountain Bicycles Sold at Wal-Mart
Published: April 24, 2001Recall ID: 01132Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The front-suspension forks on these bicycles can break during use, resulting in serious injury.
Product Description & Identification
These 20-inch, 21-speed, dual-suspension bicycles have the model name "NEXT SHOCKZONE" written on their orange frame in black lettering. A label on the frame near the crank housing reads, "Distributed by Dynacraft Industries" and "Made in China." Only the orange bicycles with model number 8536-33 are included in this recall. The model number is written on another label on the frame near the crank housing. Bicycles with a label at the bottom of the fork that reads, "Fork made Jan., 2000" or "Fork made July, 2000" are not part of this recall.
Affected Products
Dynacraft "NEXT SHOCKZONE" Mountain Bicycles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
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| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Dynacraft-Announce-Recall-of-Boys-Mountain-Bicycles-Sold-at-Wal-Mart |
| Title | CPSC, Dynacraft Announce Recall of Boys' Mountain Bicycles Sold at Wal-Mart |
| Hazards › Name | The front-suspension forks on these bicycles can break during use, resulting in serious injury. |
| Injuries › Name | Dynacraft has received 33 reports of the front-suspension forks on these bicycles breaking, resulting in 32 injuries that included a blood clot in the brain, broken bones, cuts, bruises and chipped teeth. |
| Products › Name | Dynacraft "NEXT SHOCKZONE" Mountain Bicycles |
| Products › Type | Bicycles & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1850 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 38,000 |
| Recall I D | 757 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately, and call Dynacraft to receive a free replacement fork and to arrange for free installation. |
| Retailers › Name | Wal-Mart stores sold these bicycles nationwide, from September 1999 through March 2001, for about $130. |
| Recall Date | 2001-04-24T00:00:00 |
| Description | These 20-inch, 21-speed, dual-suspension bicycles have the model name "NEXT SHOCKZONE" written on their orange frame in black lettering. A label on the frame near the crank housing reads, "Distributed by Dynacraft Industries" and "Made in China." Only the orange bicycles with model number 8536-33 are included in this recall. The model number is written on another label on the frame near the crank housing. Bicycles with a label at the bottom of the fork that reads, "Fork made Jan., 2000" or "Fork made July, 2000" are not part of this recall. |
| Distributors › Name | Dynacraft Industries Inc., of San Rafael, Calif. |
| Recall Number | 01132 |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, consumers should call Dynacraft at (800) 551-0032 between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit their website at www.dynacraftbikes.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2026-02-25T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |