CPSC, Dynacraft Announce Recall of Boys' Mountain Bicycles Sold at Wal-Mart
Source: CPSC Recall #01132
Recall Date
2001-04-24
Manufacturer
Dynacraft Industries Inc., of San Rafael, Calif.
Units Affected
About 38,000
Products Involved
Dynacraft "NEXT SHOCKZONE" Mountain Bicycles
Hazard
The front-suspension forks on these bicycles can break during use, resulting in serious injury.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately, and call Dynacraft to receive a free replacement fork and to arrange for free installation.
Reported Injuries
Dynacraft has received 33 reports of the front-suspension forks on these bicycles breaking, resulting in 32 injuries that included a blood clot in the brain, broken bones, cuts, bruises and chipped teeth.
Sold At
Wal-Mart stores sold these bicycles nationwide, from September 1999 through March 2001, for about $130.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
These 20-inch, 21-speed, dual-suspension bicycles have the model name "NEXT SHOCKZONE" written on their orange frame in black lettering. A label on the frame near the crank housing reads, "Distributed by Dynacraft Industries" and "Made in China." Only the orange bicycles with model number 8536-33 are included in this recall. The model number is written on another label on the frame near the crank housing. Bicycles with a label at the bottom of the fork that reads, "Fork made Jan., 2000" or "Fork made July, 2000" are not part of this recall.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28