Official recall notice
CPSC, Minoura Announce Recall of Bicycle Indoor Training Stands
- Recall date
- 2000-08-09
- Category
- Consumer Product
- Units affected
- 29,500
- Injuries reported
- 3
Why it was recalled
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.
Recommended action
What to do
Consumers should stop using these stands immediately, and call Minoura, to receive a free repair kit.
Product 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.
Reported incidents
Minoura has received three reports of injuries from pieces of broken flywheels, resulting in lacerations on riders' legs.