CPSC, Park Tool USA Announce Recall of Bicycle Floor Pump
CPSC recall 04003 · announced October 2, 2003 · Park Tool · 4,000 units affected
The product
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.
The hazard
The bicycle pump can become over-pressurized with air, forcing the handle to quickly and unexpectedly rise upward, possibly injuring the user.
What to do (per CPSC)
Contact Park Tool to receive a replacement pump and instructions on how to switch the parts from the old pump to the new pump.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Park Tool USA has received reports of three injuries. They include a chipped tooth, a small laceration on the chin and bruises.
Sold at: Specialty bicycle retailers sold the bicycle pump, from March 2003 through August 2003, for about $80.
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 website at www.parktool.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.