Triax PK7 and Vertical PK7 Bicycles
CPSC Recall #07-142 — March 27, 2007
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 07-142 |
| Recall Date | March 27, 2007 |
| Remedy Type | Refund |
| Units Affected | About 32,000 |
| Manufacturer | Shun Lu Bicycle Company, of Guangdong, China |
| Manufactured In | China |
Where It Was Sold
| Target stores nationwide from September 2004 through early February 2007 for about $100. |
Product
Triax PK7 and Vertical PK7 Bicycles
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Dynacraft BSC Inc., of American Canyon, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 32,000 Triax PK7 and Vertical PK7 Bicycles. The bicycle frame can crack while in use, causing the rider to lose control and suffer injuries from a fall or collision.Name of product: Triax PK7 and Vertical PK7 BicyclesUnits: About 32,000Distributor: Dynacraft BSC Inc., of American Canyon, Calif.Manufacturer: Shun Lu Bicycle Company, of Guangdong, ChinaHazard: The bicycle frame can crack while in use, causing the rider to lose control and suffer injuries from a fall or collision.Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received two reports of bicycle frames cracking, resulting in minor injuries including scratches to the legs and feet.Description: This recall involves Triax PK7 (model 8509-24) and Vertical PK7 (model 8596-71T) 20-inch aluminum cushion framed bicycles. The Triax model was manufactured between November 2005 and October 2006, and the Vertical model was manufactured between August 2004 and December 2004. The model numbers and manufacture dates are printed on a label affixed to the bicycle frame.Sold at: Target stores nationwide from September 2004 through early February 2007 for about $100.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should stop riding these bicycles immediately and return them to the nearest Target store to receive a full refund, including applicable sales tax.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Dynacraft at (800) 551-0032 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.dynacraftbike.com. For additional information, please contact Target at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.target.com.
Hazard
The bicycle frame can crack while in use, causing the rider to lose control and suffer injuries from a fall or collision.
Incidents & Injuries
The firm has received two reports of bicycle frames cracking, resulting in minor injuries including scratches to the legs and feet.
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should stop riding these bicycles immediately and return them to the nearest Target store to receive a full refund, including applicable sales tax.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Refund at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Refund) at no cost to you.
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In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
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