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CPSC, Minoura Announce Recall of Bicycle Indoor Training Stands

U.S. CPSCInjuriesAug 9, 2000
Recalled bicycle indoor training stand
Recalled bicycle indoor training stand
Blue flywheel from recalled bicycle indoor training stand
Blue flywheel from recalled bicycle indoor training stand

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

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.

Remedy

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

Incidents & injuries

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

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.

Sold on

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

Contact the company

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

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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