CPSC, Wysco Inc. Announce Recall of "Runt"™ Mini-Bicycles
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2001-10-10 · 02012
Hazards
These bicycles do not have any brakes, which are required by the CPSC standard for bicycles of this type. The CPSC standard also requires that these bicycles have chain guards, to prevent riders from getting fingers, toes and clothing caught in the gears.
Recall
Number
02012
Date
2001-10-10
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
"Runt"™ brand mini-bicycles
Companies
Retailer(s)
Bicycle, toy, discount department, convenience, and specialty stores nationwide, and mail order catalogs and web sites sold these mini-bicycles, from January 2001 through July 2001, for about $100.
Distributor(s)
Wysco Inc., of Baldwin Park, Calif.
Description
The "Runt"™ mini-bicycles are about 24 inches long and 26 inches high with 6-inch wheels. They have adjustable seats and handlebars with quick release levers. The bicycles are red, blue, black or chrome in color with black seats and handle grips. The word "RUNT" and the Runt logo of a dog's face are on the front of the steering column.