RacerMate Recalls CompuTrainer Blue Flywheels Due to Risk of Injury
USRacerMate Recalls CompuTrainer Blue Flywheels Due to Risk of Injury
Recalling Firm: RacerMate Inc., of Seattle, Wash.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The blue flywheel can shatter while in use and throw metal pieces into the air. This poses a risk of injury from impact to the rider and any bystanders.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves blue CompuTrainer Flywheels manufactured before 2008. The CompuTrainer Flywheels are used to make bicycles stationary for indoor training. The blue flywheel is a die casting made of zinc. It measures 4.75 inches in diameter and weighs 1.1 pounds. Flywheels manufactured after 2008 are silver in color, and are not included in this recall.
Affected Products
CompuTrainer Blue Flywheels
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/RacerMate-Recalls-CompuTrainer-Blue-Flywheels |
| Title | RacerMate Recalls CompuTrainer Blue Flywheels Due to Risk of Injury |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16125.CompuTrainerBlueFlywheel4.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | CompuTrainer Blue Flywheel |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16125.CompuTrainerBlueFlywheel2.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | CompuTrainer Blue Flywheel |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16125.CompuTrainerBlueFlywheel3.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | CompuTrainer Blue Flywheel |
| Hazards › Name | The blue flywheel can shatter while in use and throw metal pieces into the air. This poses a risk of injury from impact to the rider and any bystanders. |
| Injuries › Name | RacerMate has received five reports of flywheels that have shattered, including three reports of injuries, including lacerations and leg bruises. |
| Products › Name | CompuTrainer Blue Flywheels |
| Products › Type | Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 68242 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 25,000 |
| Recall I D | 6683 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using and remove the recalled blue flywheels. Consumers can contact RacerMate for instructions on receiving a free, silver replacement flywheel. |
| Retailers › Name | RacerMate and bicycle stores nationwide from November 1997 through November 2008 for about $1,500. |
| Recall Date | 2016-03-18T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves blue CompuTrainer Flywheels manufactured before 2008. The CompuTrainer Flywheels are used to make bicycles stationary for indoor training. The blue flywheel is a die casting made of zinc. It measures 4.75 inches in diameter and weighs 1.1 pounds. Flywheels manufactured after 2008 are silver in color, and are not included in this recall. |
| Recall Number | 16125 |
| Manufacturers › Name | RacerMate Inc., of Seattle, Wash. |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Consumer Contact | RacerMate at 800-522-3610 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.racermateinc.com and click on Support to access the Blue Flywheel Recall form. Consumers can also email the firm at sales@racermate.inc. |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-03-18T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |
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