RacerMate Recalls CompuTrainer Blue Flywheels Due to Risk of Injury

Active Recall Announced March 18, 2016 CPSC #16125

Quick answer

RacerMate Recalls CompuTrainer Blue Flywheels Due to Risk of Injury is CPSC recall #16125, announced on March 18, 2016. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves blue CompuTrainer Flywheels manufactured before 2008. The CompuTrainer Flywheels are used to make bicycles stationary for indoor training. The blue flywheel is a die casting made of zinc. It measures 4.75 inches in diameter and weighs 1.1 pounds. Flywheels manufactured after 2008 are silver in color, and are not included in this recall. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using and remove the recalled blue flywheels. consumers can contact racermate for instructions on receiving a free, silver replacement flywheel.. Affected brand: RacerMate Inc..

Hazard

This recall involves blue CompuTrainer Flywheels manufactured before 2008. The CompuTrainer Flywheels are used to make bicycles stationary for indoor training. The blue flywheel is a die casting made of zinc. It measures 4.75 inches in diameter and weighs 1.1 pounds. Flywheels manufactured after 2008 are silver in color, and are not included in this recall.

Affected products

CompuTrainer Blue Flywheels

Recalled brands

RacerMate Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using and remove the recalled blue flywheels. Consumers can contact RacerMate for instructions on receiving a free, silver replacement flywheel.

Recall date

March 18, 2016

Categories

Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #16125?

CPSC recall #16125 covers RacerMate Recalls CompuTrainer Blue Flywheels Due to Risk of Injury, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on March 18, 2016. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves blue CompuTrainer Flywheels manufactured before 2008. The CompuTrainer Flywheels are used to make bicycles stationary for indoor training. The blue flywheel is a die casting made of zinc. It measures 4.75 inches in diameter and weighs 1.1 pounds. Flywheels manufactured after 2008 are silver in color, and are not included in this recall.

What is the remedy for recall #16125?

The CPSC remedy for recall #16125 is consumers should immediately stop using and remove the recalled blue flywheels. consumers can contact racermate for instructions on receiving a free, silver replacement flywheel.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell RacerMate Recalls CompuTrainer Blue Flywheels Due to Risk of Injury on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/RacerMate-Recalls-CompuTrainer-Blue-Flywheels. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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