CPSCGeneral Alert
CO2 Bicycle Tire Inflators Sold at Walmart Recalled by Todson Inc. Due to Risk o...
Published: December 17, 2009Recall ID: 10081Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The pressurized cartridge containing carbon dioxide (CO2) can forcefully separate from the pump head, posing a risk of injury to the consumer.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
CO2 bicycle tire inflators
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/CO2-Bicycle-Tire-Inflators-Sold-at-Walmart-Recalled-by-Todson-Inc-Due-to-Risk-of-Injury |
| Title | CO2 Bicycle Tire Inflators Sold at Walmart Recalled by Todson Inc. Due to Risk of Injury |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/fbfd9cf6b5434d9ab8e0854ec2070c94.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Picture of Recalled Bicycle Tire Inflator |
| Hazards › Name | The pressurized cartridge containing carbon dioxide (CO2) can forcefully separate from the pump head, posing a risk of injury to the consumer. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | CO2 bicycle tire inflators |
| Products › Type | Bicycles & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1850 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 24,000 |
| Recall I D | 81 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the inflators and return them to Walmart for a full refund. |
| Importers › Name | Todson Inc., of North Attleboro, Mass. |
| Retailers › Name | Walmart stores nationwide from August 2009 through November 2009 for about $15. |
| Recall Date | 2009-12-17T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Product U P Cs › U P C | 798661556020 |
| Recall Number | 10081 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Todson Inc. at (800) 213- 4561 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.todson.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Taiwan |