CPSC, Minoura Announce Recall of Bicycle Indoor Training Stands
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.
- Agency
- CPSC
- Recall date
- Aug 9, 2000
- Status
- Active
- Company
- Minoura Company Ltd., of Japan
1. What product was recalled?
Bicycle Indoor Training Stands
Quantity: About 29,500
- RECALL-NUMBER
- 00160
2. Is my exact product affected?
Compare every printed identifier. A matching value can indicate that your product is included.
3. What is the 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.
4. What should I do now?
Consumers should stop using these stands immediately, and call Minoura, to receive a free repair kit.. Call Minoura at (800) 601-9592 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday PT or go to Minoura's web site at http://www.minoura.co.jp/voluntary_recall.htm
5. Where was it sold or distributed?
See the official CPSC notice for retailer and distribution details.
6. Were injuries or illnesses reported?
Minoura has received three reports of injuries from pieces of broken flywheels, resulting in lacerations on riders' legs.
7. What remedy is available?
Consumers should stop using these stands immediately, and call Minoura, to receive a free repair kit.. Call Minoura at (800) 601-9592 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday PT or go to Minoura's web site at http://www.minoura.co.jp/voluntary_recall.htm
8. Is the recall active or closed?
The source status is Active. The Recall Guy's urgency label is elevated, which is a separate deterministic site label.
9. When was the information checked?
Last checked .
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10. Where is the official source?
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