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CPSC, Park Tool USA Announce Recall of Bicycle Floor Pump

U.S. CPSCInjuriesOct 2, 2003
Recalled Professional Bicycle Floor Pump
Recalled Professional Bicycle Floor Pump

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

Hazard

The bicycle pump can become over-pressurized with air, forcing the handle to quickly and unexpectedly rise upward, possibly injuring the user.

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.

Incidents & injuries

Park Tool USA has received reports of three injuries. They include a chipped tooth, a small laceration on the chin and bruises.

Product description

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.

Sold on

Specialty bicycle retailers sold the bicycle pump, from March 2003 through August 2003, for about $80.

Contact the company

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

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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