CPSC2007-07-17
Injuries Prompt Recall of Combination Tire Inflator and Hand Pumps by Genuine Innovations
Innovations In Cycling Inc., doing business as Genuine Innovations, of Tucson, Ariz.
Hazard
The combination tire inflator and hand pump can shatter under pressure when inflating tires if there is a blockage in the tire valve, posing the risk of bruises, lacerations, and ringing in the ears to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the combination tire inflator and hand pumps and contact the firm for a free replacement pump head.
Sold at
Specialty retail stores nationwide and bicycle or motorcycle/ATV catalogues and online stores. The Genuine Innovations Second Wind MTB and the Wrench Force Two Shot were sold from January 2004 through May 2007 for about $30. The Second Wind MTB was sold as part of the Genuine Innovations ATV Deluxe Tire Repair & Inflation Kit from July 2005 to January 2007 for about $50.
Affected count
About 55,000
Injuries reported
The firm has received 12 reports of combination tire inflator and hand pumps exploding. Six injuries were reported, including lacerations, temporary ringing in ear and bruising.
Manufactured in
United States, Taiwan
Products
Combination Tire Inflator and Hand Pumps
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Innovations In Cycling at (800) 340-1050 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. MT Monday through Thursday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.genuineinnovations.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Injuries-Prompt-Recall-of-Combination-Tire-Inflator-and-Hand-Pumps-by-Genuine-InnovationsDon't want to check this manually?
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