Recall: Mountain Bikes and Power Strips

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Kim Dulic
February 29, 2000 (301) 504-7058
Release # 00-072

Mountain Bikes and Power Strips

This press release consists of two recalls. Please choose the appropriate recall below.

  • Mountain Bikes - Dynacraft Industries Inc., of San Rafael, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 19,000 mountain bikes. The front suspension forks on these bikes might not have been welded properly, and can break apart during use, resulting in serious injury to the rider.

  • Power Strips - Frieder Inc., of Bedford Heights, Ohio, is recalling about 35,000 Champion Brand Tools 6-outlet power strips. The wiring in these power strips is undersized and poses shock, electrocution and fire hazards.