CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Wysco Inc. Announce Recall of "Runt"™ Mini-Bicycles
Published: October 10, 2001Recall ID: 02012Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
These bicycles do not have any brakes, which are required by the CPSC standard for bicycles of this type. The CPSC standard also requires that these bicycles have chain guards, to prevent riders from getting fingers, toes and clothing caught in the gears.
Product Description & Identification
The "Runt"™ mini-bicycles are about 24 inches long and 26 inches high with 6-inch wheels. They have adjustable seats and handlebars with quick release levers. The bicycles are red, blue, black or chrome in color with black seats and handle grips. The word "RUNT" and the Runt logo of a dog's face are on the front of the steering column.
Affected Products
Runt™ brand mini-bicycles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Wysco-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Runt-Mini-Bicycles |
| Title | CPSC, Wysco Inc. Announce Recall of "Runt"™ Mini-Bicycles |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/runt-bike.jpeg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled "Runt"™ mini-bicycle |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/runt-logo.jpeg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | "Runt"™ logo |
| Hazards › Name | These bicycles do not have any brakes, which are required by the CPSC standard for bicycles of this type. The CPSC standard also requires that these bicycles have chain guards, to prevent riders from getting fingers, toes and clothing caught in the gears. |
| Injuries › Name | Wysco has not received any reports of incidents or injuries involving these mini-bicycles. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries. |
| Products › Name | Runt™ brand mini-bicycles |
| Products › Type | Bicycles & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1850 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 95,000 |
| Recall I D | 2026 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using these Runt bicycles immediately and get a free repair kit. To order a free repair kit and for more information, call Wysco. |
| Retailers › Name | Bicycle, toy, discount department, convenience, and specialty stores nationwide, and mail order catalogs and web sites sold these mini-bicycles, from January 2001 through July 2001, for about $100. |
| Recall Date | 2001-10-10T00:00:00 |
| Description | The "Runt"™ mini-bicycles are about 24 inches long and 26 inches high with 6-inch wheels. They have adjustable seats and handlebars with quick release levers. The bicycles are red, blue, black or chrome in color with black seats and handle grips. The word "RUNT" and the Runt logo of a dog's face are on the front of the steering column. |
| Distributors › Name | Wysco Inc., of Baldwin Park, Calif. |
| Recall Number | 02012 |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, consumers may call Wysco toll-free at (866) 868-7868 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-07-23T00:00:00 |