CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
The bicycle pump can become over-pressurized with air, forcing the handle to quickly and unexpectedly rise upward, possibly injuring the user.
CPSC, Park Tool USA Announce Recall of Bicycle Floor Pump
The pump is chrome and "Park Tool USA" is written in white letters on the side. Only units manufactured prior to August 2003 with a black indicator on the pressure gauge are included in the recall. Pumps with blue indicators on the pressure gauge that are manufactured after August 2003 are not included.
Required Consumer Action
Contact Park Tool to receive a replacement pump and instructions on how to switch the parts from the old pump to the new pump.
Contact Information
Call Park Tool at (888) 568-4959 between 7 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. CT Tuesday through Friday or visit the website at www.parktool.com
Recall Details
Sold At
Specialty bicycle retailers sold the bicycle pump, from March 2003 through August 2003, for about $80.
Injuries
Park Tool USA has received reports of three injuries. They include a chipped tooth, a small laceration on the chin and bruises.
Manufacturer
Park Tool USA, of St. Paul, Minn.
Recall Number
04003
Product Information
Product Name
Professional Bicycle Floor Pump
Product Type
Bicycles & Accessories
Number of Units
4,000
Manufacturer Name
Park Tool USA, of St. Paul, Minn.
Manufactured In
Taiwan