CO2 Bicycle Tire Inflators Sold at Walmart Recalled by Todson Inc. Due to Risk of Injury
Recall 10081 · Dec 17, 2009 · Todson Inc.
24,000
units affected
24,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10081
- Date
- Dec 17, 2009
- Company
- Todson Inc.
- Units affected
- 24,000
- Product
- CO2 bicycle tire inflators
- Product type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
This recall involves Zefal CO2 bicycle tire inflators with a small pressurized carbon dioxide cartridge. The metal cartridge is threaded into the inflator head, which allows for the controlled release of carbon dioxide into the bicycle inner tube. The recalled inflators have "Zefal EZ+ CO2 inflator" printed on the front of the package. Model number 5602 and UPC number 798661556020 is printed on the back.
What can happen
The pressurized cartridge containing carbon dioxide (CO2) can forcefully separate from the pump head, posing a risk of injury to the consumer.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the inflators and return them to Walmart for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Walmart stores nationwide from August 2009 through November 2009 for about $15.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled co2 bicycle tire inflators?
Consumers should immediately stop using the inflators and return them to Walmart for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The pressurized cartridge containing carbon dioxide (CO2) can forcefully separate from the pump head, posing a risk of injury to the consumer.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.