RacerMate Recalls CompuTrainer Blue Flywheels Due to Risk of Injury
Recall 16125 · Mar 18, 2016 · RacerMate
25,000
units affected
25,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16125
- Date
- Mar 18, 2016
- Company
- RacerMate
- Units affected
- 25,000
- Product
- CompuTrainer Blue Flywheels
- Product type
- Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
This recall involves blue CompuTrainer Flywheels manufactured before 2008. The CompuTrainer Flywheels are used to make bicycles stationary for indoor training. The blue flywheel is a die casting made of zinc. It measures 4.75 inches in diameter and weighs 1.1 pounds. Flywheels manufactured after 2008 are silver in color, and are not included in this recall.
What can happen
The blue flywheel can shatter while in use and throw metal pieces into the air. This poses a risk of injury from impact to the rider and any bystanders.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using and remove the recalled blue flywheels. Consumers can contact RacerMate for instructions on receiving a free, silver replacement flywheel.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- RacerMate has received five reports of flywheels that have shattered, including three reports of injuries, including lacerations and leg bruises.
- Sold at
- RacerMate and bicycle stores nationwide from November 1997 through November 2008 for about $1,500.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled computrainer blue flywheels?
Consumers should immediately stop using and remove the recalled blue flywheels. Consumers can contact RacerMate for instructions on receiving a free, silver replacement flywheel.
What is the hazard?
The blue flywheel can shatter while in use and throw metal pieces into the air. This poses a risk of injury from impact to the rider and any bystanders.
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.