CPSC, Wysco Inc. Announce Recall of "Runt"™
CPSC, Wysco Inc. Announce Recall of "Runt"™ Mini-Bicycles
Why was CPSC, Wysco Inc. Announce Recall of "Runt"™ recalled?
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 prevent riders from getting fingers, toes and clothing caught in the gears.
What should I do if I have this product?
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. 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.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Runt™ brand mini-bicycles
- Company
- Wysco Inc., of Baldwin Park, Calif.
- Quantity
- About 95,000
- 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.
- Recall date
- October 10, 2001
- Incidents / injuries
- Wysco has not received any reports of incidents or injuries involving these mini-bicycles. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The "Runt"™ mini-bicycles are about 24 inches long and 26 inches high with 6-inch wheels. They have adjustable seats 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.