CPSC, Minoura Announce Recall of Bicycle Indoor Training Stands
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2000-08-09). Hazards: laceration. About 29,500 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 00160 |
| Published | 2000-08-09 |
| Last updated | 2000-08-09 |
| Product category | Bicycles & Accessories |
| Products | Bicycle Indoor Training Stands |
| Firm named in the title | Minoura |
| Firms | Minoura Company Ltd., of Japan (manufacturer); Minoura North America, of Fremont, Calif. (importer) |
| Units (US) | 29,500 |
| Hazard classes | laceration |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Bicycle stores and catalogs, including Performance, sold the stands nationwide, from January 1989 through December 1994, for between $120 and $180. |
Description
This recall only involves Minoura, Schwinn, Performance or Univega brand stands with painted red or blue exposed flywheels. The brand names are written on the stand and the flywheels are about 5 inches in diameter. The company will help consumers determine if their stand is part of this recall.
Hazard
These stands allow regular bicycles to be used as stationary bicycles. The flywheels, which are red or blue, can fracture in use. Metal pieces of broken flywheels can hit riders or bystanders, causing cuts and bruises.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these stands immediately, and call Minoura, to receive a free repair kit.
Incidents and injuries
Minoura has received three reports of injuries from pieces of broken flywheels, resulting in lacerations on riders' legs.
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