CPSCGeneral Alert
Injuries Prompt Recall of Combination Tire Inflator and Hand Pumps by Genuine In...
Published: July 17, 2007Recall ID: 07238Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The combination tire inflator and hand pump can shatter under pressure when inflating tires if there is a blockage in the tire valve, posing the risk of bruises, lacerations, and ringing in the ears to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves the Genuine Innovations Second Wind MTB model with part numbers 2525, 2525-O or 3519 and the Wrench Force Two Shot model with part numbers 84995 or 80383 combination tire inflator and hand pumps. These devices consist of a hand pump and CO2 cartridge inflator. The part number can only be found on the packaging.
Affected Products
Combination Tire Inflator and Hand Pumps
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Injuries-Prompt-Recall-of-Combination-Tire-Inflator-and-Hand-Pumps-by-Genuine-Innovations |
| Title | Injuries Prompt Recall of Combination Tire Inflator and Hand Pumps by Genuine Innovations |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/0ba1968e25ea43269c109c463b25b854.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Genuine Innovations Second Wind MTB |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/c0a8b3e995c54f8fab108d657bdb4155.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Wrench Force Two Shot |
| Hazards › Name | The combination tire inflator and hand pump can shatter under pressure when inflating tires if there is a blockage in the tire valve, posing the risk of bruises, lacerations, and ringing in the ears to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received 12 reports of combination tire inflator and hand pumps exploding. Six injuries were reported, including lacerations, temporary ringing in ear and bruising. |
| Products › Name | Combination Tire Inflator and Hand Pumps |
| Products › Type | Air Pumps |
| Products › Category I D | 1813 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 55,000 |
| Recall I D | 3663 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the combination tire inflator and hand pumps and contact the firm for a free replacement pump head. |
| Importers › Name | Innovations In Cycling Inc., doing business as Genuine Innovations, of Tucson, Ariz. |
| Retailers › Name | Specialty retail stores nationwide and bicycle or motorcycle/ATV catalogues and online stores. The Genuine Innovations Second Wind MTB and the Wrench Force Two Shot were sold from January 2004 through May 2007 for about $30. The Second Wind MTB was sold as part of the Genuine Innovations ATV Deluxe Tire Repair & Inflation Kit from July 2005 to January 2007 for about $50. |
| Recall Date | 2007-07-17T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves the Genuine Innovations Second Wind MTB model with part numbers 2525, 2525-O or 3519 and the Wrench Force Two Shot model with part numbers 84995 or 80383 combination tire inflator and hand pumps. These devices consist of a hand pump and CO2 cartridge inflator. The part number can only be found on the packaging. |
| Recall Number | 07238 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Innovations In Cycling at (800) 340-1050 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. MT Monday through Thursday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.genuineinnovations.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › 1 › Country | United States |
| Manufacturer Countries › 2 › Country | Taiwan |