The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced recalls of the following products. Consumers should stop using recalled products unless otherwise instructed.
Product: Triax PK7 and Vertical PK7 bicycles
Units: 32,000
Distributor: Dynacraft BSC Inc., of American Canyon, Calif.
Manufacturer: Shun Lu Bicycle Co., of Guangdong, China
Hazard: The bicycle frame can crack while in use, causing the rider to lose control and fall.
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 October 2005 and May 2006, and the Vertical model was manufactured between August and December 2004.
Sold at: Target stores nationwide from September 2004 through early February 2007 for about $100.
Remedy: Stop riding these bicycles and return them to a Target store for a refund.
Contact: Call Dynacraft at 800-551-0032. Call Target at 800-440-0680 or visit www.target.com.
