CPSC recall 00-160, announced August 9, 2000, covers Minoura Bicycle Indoor Training Stands (about 29,500 units). These stands allow regular bicycles to be used as stationary bicycles. The notice cites 3 incident reports and 3 injuries. Consumers should stop using these stands immediately, and call Minoura, to receive a free repair kit. Recall contact: call (800) 601-9592, or go to www.minoura.co.jp/voluntary_recall.htm.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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.
Incidents and injuries
Minoura has received three reports of injuries from pieces of broken flywheels, resulting in lacerations on riders' legs.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using these stands immediately, and call Minoura, to receive a free repair kit.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Minoura
- Manufacturer
- Minoura Company Ltd., of Japan
- Product type
- Bicycles & components
- Recall number
- 00-160
- Units
- About 29,500
- Sold at / sales period
- Bicycle stores and catalogs, including Performance, sold the stands nationwide, from January 1989 through December 1994, for between $120 and $180.
- Importer
- Minoura North America, of Fremont, Calif.
Bicycle Indoor Training Stands
CPSC product type: Bicycles & Accessories
Recall contact information
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
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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