CPSC, Dynacraft Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycles Sold at Target
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2170.
The recall includes only 24-inch Vertical XL2 mountain bicycles, with model number 8524-21. A label on the frame near the crank housing identifies the model number. The bicycles are red. "Vertical" is written on the top tube, and "XL2" is written on the down tube.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2170.
Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately and contact Dynacraft Industries for information on receiving a free replacement fork and free installation.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Target Stores Nationwide Sold These Mountain Bikes, From August 1999 Through March 2000, For About $130. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2170.
For more information, contact Dynacraft at (800) 288-1560 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit their website at www.dynacraftbike.com
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Target Stores Nationwide Sold These Mountain Bikes, From August 1999 Through March 2000, For About $130. Recall FAQ
Target Stores Nationwide Sold These Mountain Bikes, From August 1999 Through March 2000, For About $130. is the subject of a bicycles & wheeled sports recall: CPSC, Dynacraft Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycles Sold at Target. The notice was published on July 10, 2002 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 4,700 units are potentially affected.