CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Dynacraft Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Mountain Bikes
Published: February 29, 2000Recall ID: 00072aCategory: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The front suspension forks on these bikes might not have been welded properly, and can break apart during use, resulting in serious injury to the rider.
Product Description & Identification
The recall involves "Vertical XL2" mountain bikes with chrome-colored frames. The model name is written on the bike frame in yellow and black lettering. A label affixed to the frame near the crank reads "Model No. 8526-26" and "99.10.11," which shows they were manufactured the week of October 11, 1999. Only bikes with this date code are part of this recall. Another nearby label reads "Dynacraft Industries," and "Made in China."
Affected Products
Vertical XL2 mountain bikes
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2000/CPSC-Dynacraft-Industries-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Mountain-Bikes |
| Title | CPSC, Dynacraft Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Mountain Bikes |
| Images › U R L | http://www.cpsc.gov/PageFiles/70049/00072a.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled "Vertical XL2" mountain bike |
| Hazards › Name | The front suspension forks on these bikes might not have been welded properly, and can break apart during use, resulting in serious injury to the rider. |
| Injuries › Name | Dynacraft has received eight reports of injury to riders when the front forks on these bikes broke apart. Injuries included cuts, bruises, back strain and chipped and lost teeth. |
| Products › Name | Vertical XL2 mountain bikes |
| Products › Type | Bicycles & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1850 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 19,000 |
| Recall I D | 3630 |
| Remedies › Name | Stop riding these bikes immediately and take them to the Target store where purchased, for a choice of a free replacement fork or a free replacement bike. |
| Importers › Name | Dynacraft Industries Inc., of San Rafael, Calif. |
| Retailers › Name | Target stores nationwide sold these mountain bikes from November 1999 through February 2000 for about $140. |
| Recall Date | 2000-02-29T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recall involves "Vertical XL2" mountain bikes with chrome-colored frames. The model name is written on the bike frame in yellow and black lettering. A label affixed to the frame near the crank reads "Model No. 8526-26" and "99.10.11," which shows they were manufactured the week of October 11, 1999. Only bikes with this date code are part of this recall. Another nearby label reads "Dynacraft Industries," and "Made in China." |
| Recall Number | 00072a |
| Consumer Contact | For more information or to receive a free replacement fork by mail, call Dynacraft Industries Inc. at (800) 551-0032 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2026-06-05T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |