CPSC & Dynacraft Industries Recall Mountain Bikes
Reason for Recall / Hazard
These bikes could have defective handlebar stems, which will not tighten sufficiently to lock onto the bicycles. This can cause the front wheel not to turn properly, resulting in serious injuries to the rider, from falls.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled 21-speed mountain bikes, sold in the 24-inch size for girls and boys, and the 26-inch size for women and men. The bikes have a model number on the left side of the seat post. The girls' bikes have model number 8504-50 and are purple. The boys' bikes have model number 8504-51 and are blue. The women's bikes have model number 8547-84 and also are purple. The mens' bikes have model number 8547-85 and are black. The words "Great Divide" are located on the cross-tubes of these bicycles and the word "KALLOY" is located on the handlebar stems.
Affected Products
Magna "Great Divide" mountain bikes
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2000/CPSC-Dynacraft-Industries-Recall-Mountain-Bikes |
| Title | CPSC & Dynacraft Industries Recall Mountain Bikes |
| Images › U R L | http://www.cpsc.gov/PageFiles/69552/00016a.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Magna "Great Divide" Mountain Bike |
| Hazards › Name | These bikes could have defective handlebar stems, which will not tighten sufficiently to lock onto the bicycles. This can cause the front wheel not to turn properly, resulting in serious injuries to the rider, from falls. |
| Injuries › Name | Dynacraft Industries is not aware of any injuries or incidents involving these bicycles. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries. |
| Products › Name | Magna "Great Divide" mountain bikes |
| Products › Type | Bicycles & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1850 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 3,000 |
| Recall I D | 1987 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop riding these bikes immediately and take them to the Fred Meyer Store where purchased, for a free inspection and repair, if needed. |
| Retailers › Name | Fred Meyer Stores in Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, Oregon, Utah and Washington sold these bikes, from December 1998 through August 18, 1999, for about $160. |
| Recall Date | 1999-11-17T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled 21-speed mountain bikes, sold in the 24-inch size for girls and boys, and the 26-inch size for women and men. The bikes have a model number on the left side of the seat post. The girls' bikes have model number 8504-50 and are purple. The boys' bikes have model number 8504-51 and are blue. The women's bikes have model number 8547-84 and also are purple. The mens' bikes have model number 8547-85 and are black. The words "Great Divide" are located on the cross-tubes of these bicycles and the word "KALLOY" is located on the handlebar stems. |
| Recall Number | 00016a |
| Manufacturers › Name | Dynacraft Industries Inc., of San Rafael, Calif. |
| Consumer Contact | Consumers can call Dynacraft Industries Inc. at (800) 551-0032 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. PDT Monday through Friday to receive a free replacement handlebar stem. |
| Last Publish Date | 2026-05-08T00:00:00 |