Injuries Prompt Recall of Combination Tire Inflator and Hand Pumps by Genuine Innovations
Recall 07238 · Jul 17, 2007 · Innovations In Cycling Inc., doing business as Genuine Innovations
55,000
units affected
55,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07238
- Date
- Jul 17, 2007
- Company
- Innovations In Cycling Inc., doing business as Genuine Innovations
- Units affected
- 55,000
- Product
- Combination Tire Inflator and Hand Pumps
- Product type
- Air Pumps
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
This recall involves the Genuine Innovations Second Wind MTB model with part numbers 2525, 2525-O or 3519 and the Wrench Force Two Shot model with part numbers 84995 or 80383 combination tire inflator and hand pumps. These devices consist of a hand pump and CO2 cartridge inflator. The part number can only be found on the packaging.
What can happen
The combination tire inflator and hand pump can shatter under pressure when inflating tires if there is a blockage in the tire valve, posing the risk of bruises, lacerations, and ringing in the ears to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the combination tire inflator and hand pumps and contact the firm for a free replacement pump head.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received 12 reports of combination tire inflator and hand pumps exploding. Six injuries were reported, including lacerations, temporary ringing in ear and bruising.
- Sold at
- Specialty retail stores nationwide and bicycle or motorcycle/ATV catalogues and online stores. The Genuine Innovations Second Wind MTB and the Wrench Force Two Shot were sold from January 2004 through May 2007 for about $30.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled combination tire inflator and hand pumps?
Consumers should stop using the combination tire inflator and hand pumps and contact the firm for a free replacement pump head.
What is the hazard?
The combination tire inflator and hand pump can shatter under pressure when inflating tires if there is a blockage in the tire valve, posing the risk of bruises, lacerations, and ringing in the ears to consumers.
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.