The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·10081·Announced 2009-12-17

Todson Recalls Zefal CO2 Bicycle Tire Inflators Sold at Walmart

Todson Inc. is recalling Zefal CO2 bicycle tire inflators sold at Walmart because the pressurized cartridge can separate from the pump head, 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 where the pressurized cartridge can forcefully separate, posing a risk of injury, but no injuries have been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Todson Inc. is recalling Zefal CO2 bicycle tire inflators sold at Walmart stores nationwide from August 2009 through November 2009. The recall involves approximately 24,000 units of the inflators, which feature a small pressurized carbon dioxide cartridge threaded into the inflator head for controlled release into bicycle inner tubes. The recalled products are identified by the text "Zefal EZ+ CO2 inflator" on the front of the package, with model number 5602 and UPC number 798661556020 printed on the back.

The recall is being conducted because the pressurized cartridge containing carbon dioxide can forcefully separate from the pump head, posing a risk of injury to the consumer. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) states that no injuries have been reported in connection with this defect.

Consumers should immediately stop using the inflators and return them to Walmart for a full refund. For additional information, consumers can contact Todson Inc. at (800) 213-4561 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website at www.todson.com.

The recalled product

Product
CO2 bicycle tire inflators
Affected units
24,000

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

UPCs (1)

  • 798661556020

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Same manufacturer · Todson Inc., of North Attleboro, Mass.

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