RacerMate recalls blue CompuTrainer flywheels made before 2008 due to shattering risk. Shattered metal can injure riders or bystanders. Consumers should stop using and get a free silver replacement.
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.
RacerMate is recalling blue CompuTrainer flywheels made before 2008 because they can shatter during use, sending metal pieces that may injure the rider or people nearby. This is a serious hazard that requires immediate action to avoid injury.
The blue flywheel is made of zinc and can shatter while in use. When it shatters, metal pieces fly into the air, potentially hitting the rider or anyone nearby. This creates a risk of injury from impact.
Rider owners of blue CompuTrainer flywheels made before 2008 are most at risk. Anyone using these flywheels for indoor cycling training could be injured if the flywheel shatters.
Check if your flywheel is blue in color and made before 2008. Silver flywheels made after 2008 are not included in this recall.
Immediately remove the blue flywheel from your indoor trainer to avoid injury risk.
Contact RacerMate for instructions on receiving a free silver replacement flywheel.
Consumers should immediately stop using and remove the recalled blue flywheels. Consumers can contact RacerMate for instructions on receiving a free, silver replacement flywheel.
No, only blue flywheels made before 2008 are recalled. Silver flywheels made after 2008 are not included.
Check if your flywheel is blue in color and was manufactured before 2008.
The blue flywheel can shatter during use, sending metal pieces that may injure you or others nearby.
We’ve drafted a message you can send RacerMate to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 6683 — RacerMate CompuTrainer Blue Flywheels Hello, I own a CompuTrainer Blue Flywheels that is covered by recall 6683 from RacerMate. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using and remove the recalled blue flywheels. Consumers can contact RacerMate for instructions on receiving a free, silver replacement flywheel. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
