CPSC & Dynacraft Industries Recall Mountain Bikes
Home product recall 00016a. Announced by CPSC on Nov 17, 1999.
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The short answer
Announced by CPSC on Nov 17, 1999. Copied from CPSC on Oct 19, 2026.
Every line below is in CPSC’s own words, with its source beside it.
What’s wrong with it?
These bikes could have defective handlebar stems, which will not tighten sufficiently to lock onto the bicycles. This can cause the front wheel not to turn properly, resulting in serious injuries to the rider, from falls.
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What should you do?
Consumers should stop riding these bikes immediately and take them to the Fred Meyer Store where purchased, for a free inspection and repair, if needed.
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- How to reach the firm: Consumers can call Dynacraft Industries Inc. at (800) 551-0032 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. PDT Monday through Friday to receive a free replacement handlebar stem.
Which ones are recalled?
The recalled 21-speed mountain bikes, sold in the 24-inch size for girls and boys, and the 26-inch size for women and men. The bikes have a model number on the left side of the seat post. The girls’ bikes have model number 8504-50 and are purple. The boys’ bikes have model number 8504-51 and are blue. The women’s bikes have model number 8547-84 and also are purple. The mens’ bikes have model number 8547-85 and are black. The words “Great Divide” are located on the cross-tubes of these bicycles and the word “KALLOY” is located on the handlebar stems.
About 3,000 units, as CPSC gives them.
Magna “Great Divide” mountain bikes.
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CPSC’s photos
CPSC shows 1 photo on its notice. Hearth Record doesn’t copy them; each opens on cpsc.gov.
Who made and sold it?
- Made by Dynacraft Industries Inc., San Rafael, Calif.
- Fred Meyer Stores in Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, Oregon, Utah and Washington sold these bikes, from December 1998 through August 18, 1999, for about $160.
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Was anyone hurt?
Dynacraft Industries is not aware of any injuries or incidents involving these bicycles. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
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What the record doesn’t say
- The notice lists no UPCs, so check the model, the description and the photos.
- The notice lists no model numbers in a field of their own; its description may give them.
- How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
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Sources
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Recalls API.
Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.
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