The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·02012·Announced 2001-10-10

Runt Mini-Bicycles Recalled for Missing Brakes and Chain Guards

Wysco Inc. is recalling about 95,000 Runt mini-bicycles because they lack required brakes and chain guards, posing a risk of injury.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (missing safety features) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Wysco Inc. is recalling approximately 95,000 Runt brand mini-bicycles. These bicycles are about 24 inches long and 26 inches high with 6-inch wheels, available in red, blue, black, or chrome. They were sold nationwide in bicycle, toy, discount department, convenience, and specialty stores, as well as through mail order catalogs and websites, from January 2001 through July 2001 for about $100 each.

The recalled bicycles do not have brakes, which are required by the CPSC standard for this type of bicycle. Additionally, they lack chain guards, which are required to prevent riders from getting fingers, toes, or clothing caught in the gears. Wysco has not received any reports of incidents or injuries involving these mini-bicycles; the recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.

Consumers should stop using these Runt bicycles immediately. To obtain a free repair kit, consumers should call Wysco toll-free at (866) 868-7868 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday.

The recalled product

Product
Runt™ brand mini-bicycles
Category
Consumer Product — Bicycles
Hazard
Affected units
95,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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