CPSC, Dynacraft Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycles Sold at Target
USCPSC, Dynacraft Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycles Sold at Target
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The forks on these bicycles can break apart, causing riders to lose control, fall, and suffer serious injury.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Vertical XL2 mountain bicycles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Dynacraft-Industries-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Bicycles-Sold-at-Target- |
| Title | CPSC, Dynacraft Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycles Sold at Target |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Vertical-XL2-mountain-bicycle.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Vertical XL2 mountain bicycle |
| Hazards › Name | The forks on these bicycles can break apart, causing riders to lose control, fall, and suffer serious injury. |
| Injuries › Name | Dynacraft has received six reports of the forks breaking apart on these bicycles, resulting in injuries that include abrasions, cuts, bruises and broken teeth. |
| Products › Name | Vertical XL2 mountain bicycles |
| Products › Type | Bicycles & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1850 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 4,700 |
| Recall I D | 2170 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately and contact Dynacraft Industries for information on receiving a free replacement fork and free installation. |
| Retailers › Name | Target stores nationwide sold these mountain bikes, from August 1999 through March 2000, for about $130. |
| Recall Date | 2002-07-10T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Distributors › Name | Dynacraft Industries Inc., of San Rafael, Calif. |
| Recall Number | 02198 |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, contact Dynacraft at (800) 288-1560 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit their website at www.dynacraftbike.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-09-25T00:00:00 |
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