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Product Recall Number: 88-010

Why was The wheels on the BMX-12 inch boys bicycle in blue recalled?

The potential hazard involves wheel rim breakage during the inflation process. When the tire is inflated beyond the recommended P.S.I. (pounds per square inch), the plastic rim may shatter and cause injury to the inflator or to bystanders.

The wheels on the BMX-12 inch boys bicycle in blue
Here's product recall specific data for The wheels on the BMX-12 inch boys bicycle in blue.

  • Product Recall Number: 88-010

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 1988-03-02

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: The wheels on the BMX-12 inch boys bicycle in blue

  • Description: WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Rand International of Farmingdale, New York, today announced a voluntary replacement program involving approximately 40,000 Model BMX-12 inch sidewalk bicycle wheels, distributed through Otasco and other small retail chain stores in Eastern, Southern and Southwestern U.S., prior to January 1987.The bicycle in question is a 12" boys bicycle in blue with pneumatic tires. The bicycle can be identified by the Rand label on the stem of the front fork and its black tires (with the following marks imprinted on them): SHYH HWA Inflate 40-50 PSI 12 l/2 x 12 l/4 Made in TaiwanThe potential hazard involves wheel rim breakage during the inflation process. When the tire is inflated beyond the recommended P.S.I. (pounds per square inch), the plastic rim may shatter and cause injury to the inflator or to bystanders. Over-inflation beyond the recommendation noted on the tire is inconsistent with inflation instructions. CAUTION must be exercised by the consumer.Rand and the Commission are not aware of any incidents involving injury with this product; however, laboratory tests have indicated the potential for breakage with the Model BMX-12 when over-inflated.To determine if your product is affected by the announcement, consumers can call the CPSC for toll-free hotline number at 800-638-CPSC. A teletypewriter number the hearing impaired is (800) 638-8270.

  • Hazard Description: The potential hazard involves wheel rim breakage during the inflation process. When the tire is inflated beyond the recommended P.S.I. (pounds per square inch), the plastic rim may shatter and cause injury to the inflator or to bystanders.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Replace

  • Units: Approximately 40,000

  • Incidents: No injuries have been reported.

  • Remedy: None Listed

  • Sold At: Distributed through Otasco and other small retail chain stores in Eastern, Southern and Southwestern U.S., prior to January 1987. 

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: Otasco and Rand

  • Distributors: Distributed through Otasco and other small retail chain stores in Eastern, Southern and Southwestern U.S.

  • Manufactured In: Taiwan

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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