Todson Recalls Bicycle Child Carrier Seats Due to Laceration and Fingertip Amputation Hazards
Recall 12143 · Apr 5, 2012 · Todson
40,000
units affected
40,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12143
- Date
- Apr 5, 2012
- Company
- Todson
- Units affected
- 40,000
- Product
- Topeak Babyseat™ II Bicycle Carrier Seats
- Product type
- Baby Carriers (Bicycle-Mounted)
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
This recall involves Topeak Babyseat II bicycle carrier seats with model numbers TCS2100, TCS2101 and TCS2102. Model numbers are printed on the product's packaging. The gray, plastic Babyseats were sold in three styles: Babyseat, Babyseat with disc brake compatible rack and Babyseat with non-disc brake compatible rack. The racks are used to mount the seat to the bicycle. "Topeak" is embossed on the back of the seat and is also printed on a black foam protector that covers the grab bar. A red locking lever on the side of the blue grab bar locks the bar into place.
What can happen
A child can place his or her fingers in the opening at the grab bar's hinge mechanism. When the consumer lifts the grab bar to remove the child from the seat, the child's fingertips can be caught in the hinge mechanism, posing a laceration and fingertip amputation hazard to the child.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled carrier seats and contact Todson to receive a free hinge cover retrofit kit.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received two reports of incidents including near amputations that resulted in stitches and a crushed finger.
- Sold at
- J&B Imports, REI, Action and Hawley, independent bicycle dealers, distributors and other retail stores nationwide and online at REI.com from January 2009 through April 2012 for between $140 and $180.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled topeak babyseat™ ii bicycle carrier seats?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled carrier seats and contact Todson to receive a free hinge cover retrofit kit.
What is the hazard?
A child can place his or her fingers in the opening at the grab bar's hinge mechanism. When the consumer lifts the grab bar to remove the child from the seat, the child's fingertips can be caught in the hinge mechanism, posing a laceration and fingertip amputation hazard to the child.
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.