Recall Category: Kids Recalls
Recall Date: 2001-05-03T00:00:00
Product: Magna Equator mountain bicycles
Company: Dynacraft Industries Inc., of San Rafael, Calif.
Hazard: The pedals on these bicycles can loosen and fall off while riding, resulting in serious injury to the rider.
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.
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 / 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.
Recall Number: 01142
Product Type: Toys / Play Products, Outdoor / Sports / Ride-On
Hazard Type: Fall / Injury Hazard