Injuries Prompt Recall of Combination Tire Inflator and Hand Pumps by Genuine Innovations
Released: Tuesday, July 17, 2007 by CPSC
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Innovations In Cycling Inc., doing business as Genuine Innovations, of Tucson, Ariz., is voluntarily recalling about 55,000 Combination Tire Inflator and Hand Pumps. The combination tire inflator and hand pump can shatter under pressure when inflating tires if there is a blockage in the tire valve, posing the risk of bruises, lacerations, and ringing in the ears to consumers.
Recall Details
Product
Combination Tire Inflator and Hand Pumps
Description
This recall involves the Genuine Innovations Second Wind MTB model with part numbers 2525, 2525-O or 3519 and the Wrench Force Two Shot model with part numbers 84995 or 80383 combination tire inflator and hand pumps. These devices consist of a hand pump and CO2 cartridge inflator. The part number can only be found on the packaging.
Hazards
The combination tire inflator and hand pump can shatter under pressure when inflating tires if there is a blockage in the tire valve, posing the risk of bruises, lacerations, and ringing in the ears to consumers.
Incidents
The firm has received 12 reports of combination tire inflator and hand pumps exploding. Six injuries were reported, including lacerations, temporary ringing in ear and bruising.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the combination tire inflator and hand pumps and contact the firm for a free replacement pump head.
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