# CPSC, Dynacraft Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycles Sold at Target
> **CPSC recall** · 2002-07-10 · 02198 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 02198
- **Date:** 2002-07-10
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

Vertical XL2 mountain bicycles

## Hazards

The forks on these bicycles can break apart, causing riders to lose control, fall, and suffer serious injury.

## Retailer(s)

Target stores nationwide sold these mountain bikes, from August 1999 through March 2000, for about $130.

## 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.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Dynacraft-Industries-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Bicycles-Sold-at-Target-)
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