CPSC, Dynacraft Announce Recall of Boys' Mountain Bicycles Sold at Wal-Mart
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2001-04-24). Models: 8536-33. About 38,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 01132 |
| Published | 2001-04-24 |
| Last updated | 2026-02-25 |
| Product category | Bicycles & Accessories |
| Products | Dynacraft "NEXT SHOCKZONE" Mountain Bicycles |
| Firm named in the title | Dynacraft |
| Firms | Dynacraft Industries Inc., of San Rafael, Calif. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 38,000 |
| Model numbers | 8536-33 |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Wal-Mart stores sold these bicycles nationwide, from September 1999 through March 2001, for about $130. |
Description
These 20-inch, 21-speed, dual-suspension bicycles have the model name "NEXT SHOCKZONE" written on their orange frame in black lettering. A label on the frame near the crank housing reads, "Distributed by Dynacraft Industries" and "Made in China." Only the orange bicycles with model number 8536-33 are included in this recall. The model number is written on another label on the frame near the crank housing. Bicycles with a label at the bottom of the fork that reads, "Fork made Jan., 2000" or "Fork made July, 2000" are not part of this recall.
Hazard
The front-suspension forks on these bicycles can break during use, resulting in serious injury.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately, and call Dynacraft to receive a free replacement fork and to arrange for free installation.
Incidents and injuries
Dynacraft has received 33 reports of the front-suspension forks on these bicycles breaking, resulting in 32 injuries that included a blood clot in the brain, broken bones, cuts, bruises and chipped teeth.
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