CPSC, BY US International Co. Announce Recall of "NEXT" Ultra Shock Bicycles Sold at Wal-Mart
CPSC recall 02183. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The forks on these bicycles can break apart, causing riders to lose control, fall and suffer serious injury.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately and call Dynacraft Industries for information on receiving a free replacement fork and free installation.
CPSC recall 02183 has the recall date 20 Jun 2002. The notice names the firm BY US International. The recall has about 132,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2002 has 12,000 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Electric shock. CPSC gives the product type Bicycles & Accessories.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | There have been 20 reports of the suspension forks breaking on the Next Ultra Shock bicycles, resulting in 19 riders suffering injuries that include abrasions, concussions and chipped teeth. |
|---|---|
| Units | 132,000 |
| Description | 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. |
| Product | Next Ultra Shock mountain bicycles with "Ballistic 105" front suspension forks, About 132,000, Bicycles & Accessories |
| Sold at | Wal-Mart stores nationwide sold these mountain bikes, from May 1999 through December 2000, for about $150. |
| Manufacturer | BY US International Co. Ltd., of Taiwan |
| Distributor | Dynacraft Industries Inc |
| Made in | Taiwan |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 132,000Median of 2002: 12,000
- CPSC recalls of 2002
- 256
- Recalls of 2002 with one of the same hazards
- 24%
- Recalls of 2002 in the category Bicycles & Accessories
- 7%
- Recalls on the register that name BY US International
- 3
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 23 Feb 2001 | CPSC, By Us International Co. Ltd. Announce Expanded Recall of Bicycle Forks Installed on Mountain Bicycles |
| 9 May 2000 | CPSC, By Us International Co. Ltd. Announce Recall of Bicycle Components |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 02183The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 02183. https://recallregister.com/product/2160-cpsc-by-us-international-co-announce-recall-of-next-ultra-shock-bicycl/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 02183 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
There have been 20 reports of the suspension forks breaking on the Next Ultra Shock bicycles, resulting in 19 riders suffering injuries that include abrasions, concussions and chipped teeth.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Wal-Mart stores nationwide sold these mountain bikes, from May 1999 through December 2000, for about $150.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 02183?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 132,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
Taiwan