CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Dynacraft Announce Recall of Mountain Bicycles Sold at Toys R Us
Published: May 3, 2001Recall ID: 01142Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The pedals on these bicycles can loosen and fall off while riding, resulting in serious injury to the rider.
Product Description & Identification
These are men's and women's Magna Equator mountain bicycles. The 26-inch, 18-speed bicycles have the model names "Magna" and "Equator" written on the green-colored women's and red-colored men's bicycle frames in black lettering. Only women's bicycles with model numbers 8546-84 and men's bicycles with model number 8547-19, both of which were manufactured from December 1999 through May 2000, are included in the recall. A label affixed to the frame near the crank housing shows the model, month and year of manufacture.
Affected Products
Magna Equator mountain bicycles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Dynacraft-Announce-Recall-of-Mountain-Bicycles-Sold-at-Toys-R-Us |
| Title | CPSC, Dynacraft Announce Recall of Mountain Bicycles Sold at Toys R Us |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/dynacraft.jpeg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Magna Equator mountain bicycle |
| Hazards › Name | The pedals on these bicycles can loosen and fall off while riding, resulting in serious injury to the rider. |
| Injuries › Name | Dynacraft and CPSC have received 31 reports of pedals falling off, causing the riders to fall. Injuries to riders include a concussion, broken bones, sprains, abrasions, a laceration and muscle strain. |
| Products › Name | Magna Equator mountain bicycles |
| Products › Type | Bicycles & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1850 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 54,000 |
| Recall I D | 788 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately, and call Dynacraft to receive a free replacement pedal/crank set and to arrange for free installation. |
| Retailers › Name | Toys R Us stores nationwide sold these bicycles, from January 2000 through mid-April 2001, for about $69. |
| Recall Date | 2001-05-03T00:00:00 |
| Description | These are men's and women's Magna Equator mountain bicycles. The 26-inch, 18-speed bicycles have the model names "Magna" and "Equator" written on the green-colored women's and red-colored men's bicycle frames in black lettering. Only women's bicycles with model numbers 8546-84 and men's bicycles with model number 8547-19, both of which were manufactured from December 1999 through May 2000, are included in the recall. A label affixed to the frame near the crank housing shows the model, month and year of manufacture. |
| Recall Number | 01142 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Dynacraft Industries Inc., of San Rafael, Calif. |
| 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 web site at www.dynacraftbikes.com/about_us.html |
| Last Publish Date | 2026-02-24T00:00:00 |