Safety regulator, Todson Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Tire Floor Pumps
Recall 02237 · Aug 28, 2002 · Todson Inc.
10,000
units affected
10,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02237
- Date
- Aug 28, 2002
- Company
- Todson Inc.
- Units affected
- 10,000
- Product
- Bicycle Tire Floor Pumps
- Product type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
The recalled Topeak Joe Blow Comp Floor Pumps are black (with gray or silver trim) and stand about 26 inches tall. The plastic pumps have the following date codes, which are located under the pressure gauge: 200003 through 200012 and 200101 through 200108. The words "Made in Taiwan" and "Joe Blow COMP" are printed on the side of the pump.
What can happen
The pressure gauge lens can separate from the pump and strike a consumer, causing injury.
The fix
Consumers should stop using this pump immediately and contact Todson to receive a replacement pump.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Todson has received one report of a pressure gauge lens detaching and striking a consumer, who suffered an eye injury.
- Sold at
- Independent bicycle retailers nationwide sold these pumps, between March 2000 and August 2001, for about $40.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled bicycle tire floor pumps?
Consumers should stop using this pump immediately and contact Todson to receive a replacement pump.
What is the hazard?
The pressure gauge lens can separate from the pump and strike a consumer, causing injury.
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.