Genuine Innovations Combination Tire Inflator and Hand Pumps

Description: Injuries Prompt Recall of Combination Tire Inflator and Hand Pumps by Genuine Innovations NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 17, 2007 Release #07-238 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 340-1050 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Injuries Prompt Recall of Combination Tire Inflator and Hand Pumps by Genuine Innovations WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Combination Tire Inflator and Hand Pumps Units: About 55,000 Importer: Innovations In Cycling Inc., doing business as Genuine Innovations, of Tucson, Ariz. Hazard: The combination tire inflator and hand pump can shatter under pressure when inflating tires if there is a blockage in the tire valve, posing the risk of bruises, lacerations, and ringing in the ears to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 12 reports of combination tire inflator and hand pumps exploding. Six injuries were reported, including lacerations, temporary ringing in ear and bruising. Description: This recall involves the Genuine Innovations Second Wind MTB model with part numbers 2525, 2525-O or 3519 and the Wrench Force Two Shot model with part numbers 84995 or 80383 combination tire inflator and hand pumps. These devices consist of a hand pump and CO2 cartridge inflator. The part number can only be found on the packaging. Sold at: Specialty retail stores nationwide and bicycle or motorcycle/ATV catalogues and online stores. The Genuine Innovations Second Wind MTB and the Wrench Force Two Shot were sold from January 2004 through May 2007 for about $30. The Second Wind MTB was sold as part of the Genuine Innovations ATV Deluxe Tire Repair & Inflation Kit from July 2005 to January 2007 for about $50. Manufactured in: United States and Taiwan Remedy: Consumers should stop using the combination tire inflator and hand pumps and contact the firm for a free replacement pump head. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Innovations In Cycling at (800) 340-1050 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. MT Monday through Thursday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.genuineinnovations.com Genuine Innovations Second Wind MTB Wrench Force Two Shot [Learn More]