Todson Recalls Bicycle Child Carrier Seats Due to Laceration and Fingertip Amputation Hazards
CPSC recall 12143. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
A child can place his or her fingers in the opening at the grab bar's hinge mechanism. When the consumer lifts the grab bar to remove the child from the seat, the child's fingertips can be caught in the hinge mechanism, posing a laceration and fingertip amputation hazard to the child.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled carrier seats and contact Todson to receive a free hinge cover retrofit kit.
CPSC recall 12143 has the recall date 5 Apr 2012. The notice names the firm Todson. The recall has about 40,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2012 has 7,800 units. This register puts the recall under 3 hazards. The first is Laceration. CPSC gives the product type Baby Carriers (Bicycle-Mounted).
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | The firm has received two reports of incidents including near amputations that resulted in stitches and a crushed finger. |
|---|---|
| Units | 40,000 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | This recall involves Topeak Babyseat II bicycle carrier seats with model numbers TCS2100, TCS2101 and TCS2102. Model numbers are printed on the product's packaging. The gray, plastic Babyseats were sold in three styles: Babyseat, Babyseat with disc brake compatible rack and Babyseat with non-disc brake compatible rack. The racks are used to mount the seat to the bicycle. "Topeak" is embossed on the back of the seat and is also printed on a black foam protector that covers the grab bar. A red locking lever on the side of the blue grab bar locks the bar into place. |
| Product | Topeak Babyseat™ II Bicycle Carrier Seats, About 40,000, Baby Carriers (Bicycle-Mounted) |
| Sold at | J&B Imports, REI, Action and Hawley, independent bicycle dealers, distributors and other retail stores nationwide and online at REI.com from January 2009 through April 2012 for between $140 and $180. |
| Importer | Todson Inc |
| Made in | Taiwan |
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- Hazard: Laceration
- Hazard: Tip-over
- Hazard: Amputation
- Category: Baby Carriers (Bicycle-Mounted)
- CPSC recalls of 2012
The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 40,000Median of 2012: 7,800
- CPSC recalls of 2012
- 310
- Recalls of 2012 with one of the same hazards
- 11%
- Recalls of 2012 in the category Baby Carriers (Bicycle-Mounted)
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Todson
- 4
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 26 Feb 2026 | Todson Recalls Concord Bicycle Helmets Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Head Injury; Violates Mandatory Standard for Bicycle Helmets |
| 17 Dec 2009 | CO2 Bicycle Tire Inflators Sold at Walmart Recalled by Todson Inc. Due to Risk of Injury |
| 28 Aug 2002 | CPSC, Todson Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Tire Floor Pumps |
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 12143. https://recallregister.com/product/1014-todson-recalls-bicycle-child-carrier-seats-due-to-laceration-and-finge/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 12143 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firm has received two reports of incidents including near amputations that resulted in stitches and a crushed finger.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
J&B Imports, REI, Action and Hawley, independent bicycle dealers, distributors and other retail stores nationwide and online at REI.com from January 2009 through April 2012 for between $140 and $180.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 12143?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 12143?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 40,000