CPSC, Minoura Announce Recall of Bicycle Indoor Training Stands
USCPSC, Minoura Announce Recall of Bicycle Indoor Training Stands
Recalling Firm: Minoura Company Ltd., of Japan
Reason for Recall / Hazard
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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Bicycle Indoor Training Stands
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2000/CPSC-Minoura-Announce-Recall-of-Bicycle-Indoor-Training-Stands |
| Title | CPSC, Minoura Announce Recall of Bicycle Indoor Training Stands |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/bike-stand.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled bicycle indoor training stand |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/bike-stand-wheel.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Blue flywheel from recalled bicycle indoor training stand |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | Minoura has received three reports of injuries from pieces of broken flywheels, resulting in lacerations on riders' legs. |
| Products › Name | Bicycle Indoor Training Stands |
| Products › Type | Bicycles & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1850 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 29,500 |
| Recall I D | 1988 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using these stands immediately, and call Minoura, to receive a free repair kit. |
| Importers › Name | Minoura North America, of Fremont, Calif. |
| Retailers › Name | Bicycle stores and catalogs, including Performance, sold the stands nationwide, from January 1989 through December 1994, for between $120 and $180. |
| Recall Date | 2000-08-09T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 00160 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Minoura Company Ltd., of Japan |
| Consumer Contact | Call Minoura at (800) 601-9592 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday PT or go to Minoura's web site at http://www.minoura.co.jp/voluntary_recall.htm |
| Last Publish Date | 2026-08-06T00:00:00 |
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