Product Recall Number: 16-125
Why was CompuTrainer Blue Flywheels recalled?
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 Recall Number: 16-125
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2016-03-18
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: CompuTrainer Blue Flywheels
Description: 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.
Hazard Description: 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.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Replace
Units: About 25,000
Incidents: RacerMate has received five reports of flywheels that have shattered, including three reports of injuries, including lacerations and leg bruises.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using and remove the recalled blue flywheels. Consumers can contact RacerMate for instructions on receiving a free, silver replacement flywheel.
Sold At: RacerMate and bicycle stores nationwide from November 1997 through November 2008 for about $1,500.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: RacerMate Inc., of Seattle, Wash.
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: U.S.A.
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed