Safety regulator, Wysco Inc. Announce Recall of "Runt"™ Mini-Bicycles
Recall 02012 · Oct 10, 2001 · Wysco Inc.
95,000
units affected
95,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02012
- Date
- Oct 10, 2001
- Company
- Wysco Inc.
- Units affected
- 95,000
- Product
- Runt™ brand mini-bicycles
- Product type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
The product
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.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these Runt bicycles immediately and get a free repair kit. To order a free repair kit and for more information, call Wysco.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Wysco has not received any reports of incidents or injuries involving these mini-bicycles. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
- Sold at
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled runt™ brand mini-bicycles?
Consumers should stop using these Runt bicycles immediately and get a free repair kit. To order a free repair kit and for more information, call Wysco.
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.