CPSC recall · Reported March 18, 2016
RacerMate Recalls CompuTrainer Blue Flywheels Due to Risk of Injury
The blue flywheel can shatter while in use and throw metal pieces into the air. This poses a risk of injury from impact to the rider and any bystanders.
RacerMate Inc., of Seattle, Wash. recalled This recall involves blue CompuTrainer Flywheels manufactured before 2008. The CompuTrain….
RacerMate Recalls CompuTrainer Blue Flywheels Due to Risk of Injury was recalled by RacerMate Inc., of Seattle, Wash. in March 18, 2016. Reason: The blue flywheel can shatter while in use and throw metal pieces into the air. This poses a risk of injury f…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using and remove the recalled blue flywheels. Consumers…. Verify recall #16125 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
RacerMate Inc., of Seattle, Wash. issued this CPSC recall-The blue flywheel can shatter while in use and throw metal pieces into the air. This poses a risk of injury f….
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- March 18, 2016
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #16125 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.
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Product description
This recall involves blue CompuTrainer Flywheels manufactured before 2008. The CompuTrainer Flywheels are used to make bicycles stationary for indoor training. The blue flywheel is a die casting made of zinc. It measures 4.75 inches in diameter and weighs 1.1 pounds. Flywheels manufactured after 2008 are silver in color, and are not included in this recall.
Reason for recall
The blue flywheel can shatter while in use and throw metal pieces into the air. This poses a risk of injury from impact to the rider and any bystanders.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using and remove the recalled blue flywheels. Consumers can contact RacerMate for instructions on receiving a free, silver replacement flywheel.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 16125 |
| Date reported | March 18, 2016 |
| Date initiated | March 18, 2016 |
| Recalling firm | RacerMate Inc., of Seattle, Wash. |
| Affected scope | About 25,000 |
| 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 and remove the recalled blue flywheels. Consumers can contact RacerMate for instructions …
- Check the recall number (16125) 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
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