CPSC, BY US International Co. Announce Recall of “NEXT” Ultra Shock Bicycles Sold at Wal-Mart
Home product recall 02-183. Announced by CPSC on Jun 20, 2002.
- CPSC: stop using it
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The short answer
Announced by CPSC on Jun 20, 2002. Copied from CPSC on Oct 19, 2026.
- Stop using it what CPSC tells owners to do now (needs attention)
- About 132,000 units, as CPSC gives them
- Reported injuries, in the notice (needs attention)
Every line below is in CPSC’s own words, with its source beside it.
What’s wrong with it?
The forks on these bicycles can break apart, causing riders to lose control, fall and suffer serious injury.
CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.
What should you do?
Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately and call Dynacraft Industries for information on receiving a free replacement fork and free installation.
CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.
- How to reach the firm: Consumers may call Dynacraft Industries toll free at (800) 288-1560 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit their website at www.dynacraftwheels.com
Which ones are recalled?
The recall includes only Next Ultra Shock bicycles, which are blue, with model numbers 8524-14 and 8526-20. They were manufactured between April 1999 and November 9, 1999. A label affixed to the frame near the crank housing identifies the model and date of manufacture. The name “Ultra Shock” is written on the bicycle down tube in white lettering. Next Ultra Shock bicycles manufactured after November 9, 1999, did not use BY US International-made Ballistic forks, and are not subject to this recall.
About 132,000 units, as CPSC gives them.
Next Ultra Shock mountain bicycles with “Ballistic 105” front suspension forks.
CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.
CPSC’s photos
CPSC shows 3 photos on its notice. Hearth Record doesn’t copy them; each opens on cpsc.gov.
Who made and sold it?
- Made by BY US International Co. Ltd., Taiwan.
- Distributed by Dynacraft Industries Inc., San Rafael, Calif.
- Wal-Mart stores nationwide sold these mountain bikes, from May 1999 through December 2000, for about $150.
- Made in Taiwan, as the notice gives it.
CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.
Was anyone hurt?
There have been 20 reports of the suspension forks breaking on the Next Ultra Shock bicycles, resulting in 19 riders suffering injuries that include abrasions, concussions and chipped teeth.
CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.
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.
Hearth Record wrote these lines.
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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