CPSC, Dynacraft Announce Recall of Mountain Bicycles Sold at Toys R Us
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The hazard
The pedals on these bicycles can loosen and fall off while riding, resulting in serious injury to the rider.
Incidents reported: 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.
What to do now
Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately, and call Dynacraft to receive a free replacement pedal/crank set and to arrange for free installation.
Contact: For more information, consumers should call Dynacraft at (800) 551-0032 between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit their web site at www.dynacraftbikes.com/about_us.html
About this recall
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.
Product photos
Photos: U.S. CPSC