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CPSC, Todson Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Tire Floor Pumps

Recalled August 28, 2002 · CPSC recall 02237 · Todson

Hazard
The pressure gauge lens can separate from the pump and strike a consumer, causing injury.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using this pump immediately and contact Todson to receive a replacement pump.
Units
About 10,000
Incidents / injuries
Todson has received one report of a pressure gauge lens detaching and striking a consumer, who suffered an eye injury.

Description

The recalled Topeak Joe Blow Comp Floor Pumps are black (with gray or silver trim) and stand about 26 inches tall. The plastic pumps have the following date codes, which are located under the pressure gauge: 200003 through 200012 and 200101 through 200108. The words "Made in Taiwan" and "Joe Blow COMP" are printed on the side of the pump.

What to do

Consumers should stop using this pump immediately and contact Todson to receive a replacement pump.

Contact

Consumers should contact Todson at (800) 250-3068 to receive a replacement pump or log on to www.Topeak.com for more information

Product
Bicycle Tire Floor Pumps
Distributed by
Todson Inc., of Foxboro, Mass.
Retailers
Independent bicycle retailers nationwide sold these pumps, between March 2000 and August 2001, for about $40.
Made in
Taiwan

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →