October
10, 2001
Wysco
Inc., of Baldwin Park, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 95,000
"Runt"™ brand mini-bicycles. These bicycles do not have any brakes,
which are required by the CPSC standard for bicycles of this type. The CPSC
standard also requires these bicycles have chain guards to prevent riders from
getting fingers, toes and clothing caught in the gears.
The
"Runt"™ mini-bicycles are about 24-inches long and 26-inches high
with 6-inch wheels. They have adjustable seat and handlebars with quick release
levers. The bicycles are red, blue, black or chrome in color with black seats
and handle grips. The word "RUNT" and the Runt logo of a dog's face
are on the front of the steering column. Bicycle, toy, discount department,
convenience, and specialty stores nationwide, and mail order catalogs and web
sites sold these mini-bicycles from January 2001 through July 2001 for about
$100.
Consumers
should stop using these Runt bicycles immediately and get a free repair kit. To
order a free repair kit and for more information, call Wysco toll-free at (866)
868-7868 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit
their web site at http://www.justgoscooters.com/notice.htm.
Wysco Contact: Kathy at (866) 868-7868 Kathy@wysco.com