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CPSC, Dynacraft Industries Inc. Announce Recall of BMX Bicycles

Recalled April 17, 2003 · CPSC recall 03109 · Dynacraft

Hazard

The stems on these bicycles can loosen during use, causing riders to lose control and fall.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately and contact Dynacraft Industries for information on receiving a replacement stem.

Units

About 52,900

Incidents / injuries

Dynacraft Industries has received 35 reports of stems loosening on these bicycles, resulting in one report of an injury (a broken finger).

Description

The recall includes two models of 20-inch BMX bicycles. The Next Voltage model bicycles are metallic green, have model number 8535-99 and were manufactured between March 2002 and June 2002. The Vertical Street Blade model bicycles are dark blue and chrome colored, have model number 8527-99 and were manufactured between March 2002 and April 2002. The model name is written on the bicycle frame, and a label on the frame near the crank housing shows the model number and manufacture date.

What to do

Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately and contact Dynacraft Industries for information on receiving a replacement stem.

Contact

For more information, call Dynacraft Industries at (800) 288-1560 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.dynacraftbike.com

Product

Next Voltage and "Vertical Street Blade" BMX bicycles

Imported by

Dynacraft Industries Inc., of San Rafael, Calif.

Retailers

Wal-Mart stores sold the Next Voltage-model bicycles nationwide, including Puerto Rico, from May 2002 through November 2002, for about $70. Pamida stores sold the Vertical Street Blade-model bicycles nationwide, from April 2002 through April 2003, for about $80.

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →