Dynacraft · Recalled
CPSC, Dynacraft Announce Recall of Mountain Bicycles Sold at Toys R Us
The pedals on these bicycles can loosen and fall off while riding, resulting in serious injury to the rider.
- Units
- About 54,000
- Reports
- 31
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $69
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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 file
- Sold at
- Toys R Us stores nationwide sold these bicycles, from January 2000 through mid-April 2001, for about $69.
- Product type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Made in
- Not stated
- Recalled by
- Dynacraft Industries Inc., of San Rafael, Calif.
Incident log
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 the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately, and call Dynacraft to receive a free replacement pedal/crank set and to arrange for free installation.
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
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated MAY 03 2001; last revised FEB 24 2026.