CPSC recall 02198
Vertical XL2 mountain bicycles
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2025-09-25
On 2025-09-25 the CPSC announced a recall of Vertical XL2 mountain bicycles by Dynacraft Industries, citing the forks on these bicycles can break apart, causing riders to lose control, fall, and suffer serious injury.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 02198 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2002-07-10 |
| Published | 2025-09-25 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Dynacraft Industries |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Vertical XL2 mountain bicycles | The recall includes only 24-inch Vertical XL2 mountain bicycles, with model number 8524-21. A label on the frame near the crank housing identifies the model number. The bicycles are red. "Vertical" is written on the top tube, and "XL2" is written on the down tube.
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-Dynacraft-Industries-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Bicycles-Sold-at-Target-
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