CPSC, Dynacraft Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycles Sold at Target
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2002-07-10 · 02198
Hazards
The forks on these bicycles can break apart, causing riders to lose control, fall, and suffer serious injury.
Recall
Number
02198
Date
2002-07-10
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Vertical XL2 mountain bicycles
Companies
Retailer(s)
Target stores nationwide sold these mountain bikes, from August 1999 through March 2000, for about $130.
Distributor(s)
Dynacraft Industries Inc., of San Rafael, Calif.
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.