Park Tool USA Recall of Bicycle Floor Pump

Professional Bicycle Floor Pump

Date of Recall

2003-10-02

CPSC Release Number

04-003

Manufactured In

Taiwan

Company Phone Number

(888) 568-4959

Units

4,000

Manufacturer

Park Tool USA, of St. Paul, Minn.

Sold By

Specialty bicycle retailers sold the bicycle pump from March 2003 through August 2003 for about $80.

Problem/Hazard

The bicycle pump can become over-pressurized with air, forcing the handle to quickly and unexpectedly rise upward, possibly injuring the user.

Injuries/Incidents

Park Tool USA has received reports of three injuries. They include a chipped tooth, a small laceration on the chin and bruises.

Description

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.

Remedy

Contact Park Tool to receive a replacement pump and instructions on how to switch the parts from the old pump to the new pump.

Consumer Contact

Call Park Tool at (888) 568-4959 between 7 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. CT Tuesday through Friday or visit the Web site at www.parktool.com.

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