CPSC

"Runt"™ brand mini-bicycles Recalled for Safety Concern

Recalled "Runt"™ mini-bicycle
Recalled "Runt"™ mini-bicycle
"Runt"™ logo
"Runt"™ logo

Hazard

These bicycles do not have any brakes, which are required by the CPSC standard for bicycles of this type. The CPSC standard also requires that these bicycles have chain guards, to preventt riders from getting fingers, toes and clothing caught in the gears.

What You Should Do

Remedy

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.

Consumer Contact

For more information, consumers may call Wysco toll-free at (866) 868-7868 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

Products

"Runt"™ brand mini-bicycles

Injuries & Incidents

Sold At

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.