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CPSCCPSC · Consumer products·Recall number 02012

Runt™ brand mini-bicycles

Published October 10, 2001

Summary

CPSC records recall 02012, published October 10, 2001. Reported units: About 95,000.

What's the 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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Distributor
Wysco Inc., of Baldwin Park, Calif.
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was Runt™ brand mini-bicycles recalled?

Yes. CPSC published recall 02012 on October 10, 2001. Reported 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

View official CPSC notice(opens on cpsc.gov)