CPSC, Minoura Announce Recall of Bicycle Indoor Training Stands

危险说明 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.

受影响产品

官方描述 Description

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.

事故与伤害 Incidents / Injuries

• Minoura has received three reports of injuries from pieces of broken flywheels, resulting in lacerations on riders' legs.

官方补救措施 Remedy

• Consumers should stop using these stands immediately, and call Minoura, to receive a free repair kit.

消费者联系信息

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

相关企业

制造商：Minoura Company Ltd., of Japan

进口商：Minoura North America, of Fremont, Calif.

零售商：Bicycle stores and catalogs, including Performance, sold the stands nationwide, from January 1989 through December 1994, for between $120 and $180.