CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Park Tool USA Announce Recall of Bicycle Floor Pump
Published: October 2, 2003Recall ID: 04003Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The bicycle pump can become over-pressurized with air, forcing the handle to quickly and unexpectedly rise upward, possibly injuring the user.
Product Description & Identification
The pump is chrome and "Park Tool USA" is written in white letters on the side. Only units manufactured prior to August 2003 with a black indicator on the pressure gauge are included in the recall. Pumps with blue indicators on the pressure gauge that are manufactured after August 2003 are not included.
Affected Products
Professional Bicycle Floor Pump
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Park-Tool-USA-Announce-Recall-of-Bicycle-Floor-Pump- |
| Title | CPSC, Park Tool USA Announce Recall of Bicycle Floor Pump |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/park-tool-bike-pump.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Professional Bicycle Floor Pump |
| Hazards › Name | The bicycle pump can become over-pressurized with air, forcing the handle to quickly and unexpectedly rise upward, possibly injuring the user. |
| Injuries › Name | Park Tool USA has received reports of three injuries. They include a chipped tooth, a small laceration on the chin and bruises. |
| Products › Name | Professional Bicycle Floor Pump |
| Products › Type | Bicycles & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1850 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 4,000 |
| Recall I D | 2515 |
| Remedies › Name | Contact Park Tool to receive a replacement pump and instructions on how to switch the parts from the old pump to the new pump. |
| Retailers › Name | Specialty bicycle retailers sold the bicycle pump, from March 2003 through August 2003, for about $80. |
| Recall Date | 2003-10-02T00:00:00 |
| Description | The pump is chrome and "Park Tool USA" is written in white letters on the side. Only units manufactured prior to August 2003 with a black indicator on the pressure gauge are included in the recall. Pumps with blue indicators on the pressure gauge that are manufactured after August 2003 are not included. |
| Recall Number | 04003 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Park Tool USA, of St. Paul, Minn. |
| Consumer Contact | Call Park Tool at (888) 568-4959 between 7 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. CT Tuesday through Friday or visit the website at www.parktool.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-01-03T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Taiwan |