The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·16125·Announced 2016-03-18

RacerMate Recalls CompuTrainer Blue Flywheels Due to Shattering Risk

RacerMate is recalling approximately 25,000 CompuTrainer Blue Flywheels because they can shatter during use, posing a risk of injury to riders and bystanders.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a product that can shatter and throw metal pieces, resulting in reported injuries including lacerations and leg bruises, which meets the criteria for significant injury reports.

Plain-English summary

RacerMate Inc. is recalling approximately 25,000 CompuTrainer Blue Flywheels. These flywheels are used to make bicycles stationary for indoor training. The recalled items are blue, die-cast zinc flywheels measuring 4.75 inches in diameter and weighing 1.1 pounds, manufactured before 2008. Silver flywheels manufactured after 2008 are not included in this recall.

The blue flywheels can shatter while in use, throwing metal pieces into the air. This poses a risk of injury from impact to the rider and any bystanders. RacerMate has received five reports of flywheels that have shattered, including three reports of injuries, such as lacerations and leg bruises.

The recalled flywheels were sold at RacerMate and bicycle stores nationwide from November 1997 through November 2008 for about $1,500. Consumers should immediately stop using and remove the recalled blue flywheels. They can contact RacerMate for instructions on receiving a free, silver replacement flywheel.

The recalled product

Product
CompuTrainer Blue Flywheels
Manufacturer
RacerMate Inc., of Seattle, Wash.
Category
Consumer Product — Bicycle Accessories
Hazard
Affected units
25,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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