CPSC, Dynacraft Announce Recall of Mountain Bicycles Sold at Toys R Us

Active Recall Announced May 3, 2001 CPSC #01142

Quick answer

CPSC, Dynacraft Announce Recall of Mountain Bicycles Sold at Toys R Us is CPSC recall #01142, announced on May 3, 2001. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately, and call dynacraft to receive a free replacement pedal/crank set and to arrange for free installation.. Affected brand: Dynacraft Industries Inc..

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Magna Equator mountain bicycles

Recalled brands

Dynacraft Industries Inc.

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.

Recall date

May 3, 2001

Categories

Bicycles & Accessories

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #01142?

CPSC recall #01142 covers CPSC, Dynacraft Announce Recall of Mountain Bicycles Sold at Toys R Us, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on May 3, 2001. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #01142?

The CPSC remedy for recall #01142 is consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately, and call dynacraft to receive a free replacement pedal/crank set and to arrange for free installation.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell CPSC, Dynacraft Announce Recall of Mountain Bicycles Sold at Toys R Us on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Dynacraft-Announce-Recall-of-Mountain-Bicycles-Sold-at-Toys-R-Us. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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