Topeak recalls Babyseat II bicycle carrier seats with model TCS2100-2102 due to risk of fingertip amputation if child's fingers get caught in the grab bar hinge.
A child can place his or her fingers in the opening at the grab bar's hinge mechanism. When the consumer lifts the grab bar to remove the child from the seat, the child's fingertips can be caught in the hinge mechanism, posing a laceration and fingertip amputation hazard to the child.
Topeak is recalling bicycle child carrier seats with model numbers TCS2100, TCS2101, and TCS2102 because children's fingers can get caught in the grab bar hinge mechanism when lifting the seat. This could cause lacerations or fingertip amputations.
When a child lifts the grab bar to get out of the seat, their fingers can get caught in the hinge mechanism of the grab bar. This can cause lacerations or fingertip amputations.
Parents or caregivers who own Topeak Babyseat II bicycle carrier seats with model numbers TCS2100, TCS2101, or TCS2102 are affected. Children using these seats are at highest risk of injury.
Check the product packaging for model numbers TCS2100, TCS2101, or TCS2102. The seats have a red locking lever on the blue grab bar and are sold in three styles: Babyseat, Babyseat with disc brake compatible rack, or Babyseat with non-disc brake compatible rack.
Immediately stop using the recalled carrier seats to prevent injury.
Reach out to Todson for a free hinge cover retrofit kit to fix the hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled carrier seats and contact Todson to receive a free hinge cover retrofit kit.
Model numbers TCS2100, TCS2101, and TCS2102.
Check the product packaging for model numbers TCS2100, TCS2101, or TCS2102. The seats have a red locking lever on the blue grab bar.
Yes, the hazard can cause lacerations or fingertip amputations if a child's fingers get caught in the grab bar hinge mechanism.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Topeak to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 1014 — Topeak Topeak Babyseat™ II Bicycle Carrier Seats Hello, I own a Topeak Babyseat™ II Bicycle Carrier Seats that is covered by recall 1014 from Topeak. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled carrier seats and contact Todson to receive a free hinge cover retrofit kit. 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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