CPSC2001-10-10
CPSC, Wysco Inc. Announce Recall of "Runt"™ Mini-Bicycles
Wysco Inc., of Baldwin Park, Calif.
Hazard
These bicycles do not have any brakes, which are required by the CPSC standard for bicycles of this type. The CPSC standard also requires that these bicycles have chain guards, to prevent riders from getting fingers, toes and clothing caught in the gears.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these Runt bicycles immediately and get a free repair kit. To order a free repair kit and for more information, call Wysco.
Sold at
Bicycle, toy, discount department, convenience, and specialty stores nationwide, and mail order catalogs and web sites sold these mini-bicycles, from January 2001 through July 2001, for about $100.
Affected count
About 95,000
Injuries reported
Wysco has not received any reports of incidents or injuries involving these mini-bicycles. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
Products
"Runt"™ brand mini-bicycles
Consumer contact
For more information, consumers may call Wysco toll-free at (866) 868-7868 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Wysco-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Runt-Mini-BicyclesDon't want to check this manually?
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