About 132,000 Next Ultra Shock mountain bicycles sold at Wal-Mart stores are being recalled because their Ballistic 105 suspension forks can break, potentially causing riders to lose control and fall. There have been 20 reports of the forks breaking, injuring 19 riders the Consumer Product Safety Commission says.
The recall affects blue Next Ultra Shock bicycles with model numbers 8524-14 and 8526-20 made between April and Nov. 9, 1999. A label on the frame near the crank housing identifies the model and manufacture date. The name “Ultra Shock” is on the bicycle down tube in white lettering. Wal-Mart stores sold these bikes from May 1999 through December 2000 for about $150.
Riders should stop using the bicycles and call Dynacraft Industries toll-free at 800-288-1560 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Central time Monday through Friday for information on receiving a free replacement fork.
