CPSC recall · Reported August 9, 2000
CPSC, Minoura Announce Recall of Bicycle Indoor Training Stands
These stands allow regular bicycles to be used as stationary bicycles. The flywheels, which are red or blue, can fracture in use. Metal pieces of broken flywheels can hit riders o…
Minoura Company Ltd., of Japan recalled This recall only involves Minoura, Schwinn, Performance or Univega brand stands with pain….
CPSC, Minoura Announce Recall of Bicycle Indoor Training Stands was recalled by Minoura Company Ltd., of Japan in August 9, 2000. Reason: These stands allow regular bicycles to be used as stationary bicycles. The flywheels, which are red or blue, …. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these stands immediately, and call Minoura, to receive a free…. Verify recall #00160 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Minoura Company Ltd., of Japan issued this CPSC recall-These stands allow regular bicycles to be used as stationary bicycles. The flywheels, which are red or blue, ….
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- August 9, 2000
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #00160 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This CPSC action (record #00160) was formally reported on August 9, 2000. The CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for its recalls, so this record carries no agency severity grade, with a current status of Active. Minoura Company Ltd., of Japan is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 29,500.
The documented reason for this recall is: These stands allow regular bicycles to be used as stationary bicycles. The flywheels, which are red or blue, can fracture in use. Metal pieces of broken flywheels can hit riders or bystanders, causing cuts and bruises. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should stop using these stands immediately, and call Minoura, to receive a free repair kit. - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
This recall only involves Minoura, Schwinn, Performance or Univega brand stands with painted red or blue exposed flywheels. The brand names are written on the stand and the flywheels are about 5 inches in diameter. The company will help consumers determine if their stand is part of this recall.
Reason for recall
These stands allow regular bicycles to be used as stationary bicycles. The flywheels, which are red or blue, can fracture in use. Metal pieces of broken flywheels can hit riders or bystanders, causing cuts and bruises.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using these stands immediately, and call Minoura, to receive a free repair kit.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 00160 |
| Date reported | August 9, 2000 |
| Date initiated | August 9, 2000 |
| Recalling firm | Minoura Company Ltd., of Japan |
| Affected scope | About 29,500 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using these stands immediately, and call Minoura, to receive a free repair kit.
- Check the recall number (00160) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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