CPSC recall 04-003, announced October 2, 2003, covers Park Tool Professional Bicycle Floor Pump (4,000 units). The bicycle pump can become over-pressurized with air, forcing the handle to quickly and unexpectedly rise upward, possibly injuring the user. The notice cites 3 incident reports and 3 injuries. Contact Park Tool to receive a replacement pump and instructions on how to switch the parts from the old pump to the new pump. Recall contact: call (888) 568-4959, or go to www.parktool.com.
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?
The pump is chrome and "Park Tool USA" is written in white letters on the side. Only units manufactured prior to August 2003 with a black indicator on the pressure gauge are included in the recall. Pumps with blue indicators on the pressure gauge that are manufactured after August 2003 are not included.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The bicycle pump can become over-pressurized with air, forcing the handle to quickly and unexpectedly rise upward, possibly injuring the user.
Incidents and injuries
Park Tool USA has received reports of three injuries. They include a chipped tooth, a small laceration on the chin and bruises.
Official remedy
Contact Park Tool to receive a replacement pump and instructions on how to switch the parts from the old pump to the new pump.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Park Tool
- Manufacturer
- Park Tool USA, of St. Paul, Minn.
- Product type
- Bicycles & components
- Recall number
- 04-003
- Units
- 4,000
- Manufactured in
- Taiwan
- Sold at / sales period
- Specialty bicycle retailers sold the bicycle pump, from March 2003 through August 2003, for about $80.
Professional Bicycle Floor Pump
CPSC product type: Bicycles & Accessories
Recall contact information
Call Park Tool at (888) 568-4959 between 7 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. CT Tuesday through Friday or visit the website at www.parktool.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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