CPSC, Park Tool USA Announce Recall of Bicycle Floor Pump
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The hazard
The bicycle pump can become over-pressurized with air, forcing the handle to quickly and unexpectedly rise upward, possibly injuring the user.
Incidents reported: Park Tool USA has received reports of three injuries. They include a chipped tooth, a small laceration on the chin and bruises.
What to do now
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: 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
About this recall
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.
Product photos
Photos: U.S. CPSC