CPSC recall 02183
Next Ultra Shock mountain bicycles with "Ballistic 105" front suspension forks
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2025-09-22
On 2025-09-22 the CPSC announced a recall of Next Ultra Shock mountain bicycles with "Ballistic 105" front suspension forks by By Us International, citing the forks on these bicycles can break apart, causing riders to lose control, fall and suffer serious injury.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 02183 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2002-06-20 |
| Published | 2025-09-22 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | By Us International |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Next Ultra Shock mountain bicycles with "Ballistic 105" front suspension forks | 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.
Reason
The forks on these bicycles can break apart, causing riders to lose control, fall and suffer serious injury.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-BY-US-International-Co-Announce-Recall-of-NEXT-Ultra-Shock-Bicycles-Sold-at-Wal-Mart-
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