CPSC, Dynacraft Industries Inc. Announce Recall of BMX Bicycles
The hazard
The stems on these bicycles can loosen during use, causing riders to lose control and fall.
Incidents reported: Dynacraft Industries has received 35 reports of stems loosening on these bicycles, resulting in one report of an injury (a broken finger).
What to do now
Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately and contact Dynacraft Industries for information on receiving a replacement stem.
Contact: For more information, call Dynacraft Industries at (800) 288-1560 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.dynacraftbike.com
About this recall
The recall includes two models of 20-inch BMX bicycles. The Next Voltage model bicycles are metallic green, have model number 8535-99 and were manufactured between March 2002 and June 2002. The Vertical Street Blade model bicycles are dark blue and chrome colored, have model number 8527-99 and were manufactured between March 2002 and April 2002. The model name is written on the bicycle frame, and a label on the frame near the crank housing shows the model number and manufacture date.
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