CPSC, Dynacraft Announce Recall of Mountain Bicycles Sold at Toys R Us
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2001-05-03). Hazards: fall. Models: 8546-84, 8547-19. About 54,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 01142 |
| Published | 2001-05-03 |
| Last updated | 2026-02-24 |
| Product category | Bicycles & Accessories |
| Products | Magna Equator mountain bicycles |
| Firm named in the title | Dynacraft |
| Firms | Dynacraft Industries Inc., of San Rafael, Calif. (manufacturer) |
| Units (US) | 54,000 |
| Model numbers | 8546-84, 8547-19 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Toys R Us stores nationwide sold these bicycles, from January 2000 through mid-April 2001, for about $69. |
Description
These are men's and women's Magna Equator mountain bicycles. The 26-inch, 18-speed bicycles have the model names "Magna" and "Equator" written on the green-colored women's and red-colored men's bicycle frames in black lettering. Only women's bicycles with model numbers 8546-84 and men's bicycles with model number 8547-19, both of which were manufactured from December 1999 through May 2000, are included in the recall. A label affixed to the frame near the crank housing shows the model, month and year of manufacture.
Hazard
The pedals on these bicycles can loosen and fall off while riding, resulting in serious injury to the rider.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately, and call Dynacraft to receive a free replacement pedal/crank set and to arrange for free installation.
Incidents and injuries
Dynacraft and CPSC have received 31 reports of pedals falling off, causing the riders to fall. Injuries to riders include a concussion, broken bones, sprains, abrasions, a laceration and muscle strain.
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