CO2 Bicycle Tire Inflators Sold at Walmart Recalled by Todson Inc. Due to Risk of Injury

The pressurized cartridge containing carbon dioxide (CO2) can forcefully separate from the pump head, posing a risk of injury to the consumer.

Recall #: 10081
Affected scope: About 24,000

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The CPSC recalled This recall involves Zefal CO2 bicycle tire inflators with a small pressurized carbon dio….

CO2 Bicycle Tire Inflators Sold at Walmart Recalled by Todson Inc. Due to Risk of Injury was recalled and listed by the CPSC in December 17, 2009. Reason: The pressurized cartridge containing carbon dioxide (CO2) can forcefully separate from the pump head, posing …. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the inflators and return them to Walmart for a fu…. Verify recall #10081 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The pressurized cartridge containing carbon dioxide (CO2) can forcefully separate from the pump head, posing ….

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agency class: December 17, 2009
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #10081 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

This recall involves Zefal CO2 bicycle tire inflators with a small pressurized carbon dioxide cartridge. The metal cartridge is threaded into the inflator head, which allows for the controlled release of carbon dioxide into the bicycle inner tube. The recalled inflators have "Zefal EZ+ CO2 inflator" printed on the front of the package. Model number 5602 and UPC number 798661556020 is printed on the back.

Reason for recall

The pressurized cartridge containing carbon dioxide (CO2) can forcefully separate from the pump head, posing a risk of injury to the consumer.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the inflators and return them to Walmart for a full refund.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	10081
Date reported	December 17, 2009
Date initiated	December 17, 2009
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 24,000
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 immediately stop using the inflators and return them to Walmart for a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The pressurized cartridge containing carbon dioxide (CO2) can forcefully separate from the pump head, posing a risk of injury to the consumer.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the inflators and return them to Walmart for a full refund.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 17, 2009. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 10081.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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