CPSC, Minoura Announce Recall of Bicycle Indoor Training Stands
CPSC recall 00160. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
These stands allow regular bicycles to be used as stationary bicycles. The flywheels, which are red or blue, can fracture in use. Metal pieces of broken flywheels can hit riders or bystanders, causing cuts and bruises.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using these stands immediately, and call Minoura, to receive a free repair kit.
CPSC recall 00160 has the recall date 9 Aug 2000. The notice names the firm Minoura. The recall has about 29,500 units. The median CPSC recall of 2000 has 31,000 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fracture. CPSC gives the product type Bicycles & Accessories.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Minoura has received three reports of injuries from pieces of broken flywheels, resulting in lacerations on riders' legs. |
|---|---|
| Units | 29,500 |
| Description | This recall only involves Minoura, Schwinn, Performance or Univega brand stands with painted red or blue exposed flywheels. The brand names are written on the stand and the flywheels are about 5 inches in diameter. The company will help consumers determine if their stand is part of this recall. |
| Product | Bicycle Indoor Training Stands, About 29,500, Bicycles & Accessories |
| Sold at | Bicycle stores and catalogs, including Performance, sold the stands nationwide, from January 1989 through December 1994, for between $120 and $180. |
| Manufacturer | Minoura Company Ltd., of Japan |
| Importer | Minoura North America |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 29,500Median of 2000: 31,000
- CPSC recalls of 2000
- 191
- Recalls of 2000 with one of the same hazards
- 1%
- Recalls of 2000 in the category Bicycles & Accessories
- 5%
- Recalls on the register that name Minoura
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 00160The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 00160. https://recallregister.com/product/1988-cpsc-minoura-announce-recall-of-bicycle-indoor-training-stands/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 00160 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Minoura has received three reports of injuries from pieces of broken flywheels, resulting in lacerations on riders' legs.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Bicycle stores and catalogs, including Performance, sold the stands nationwide, from January 1989 through December 1994, for between $120 and $180.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 00160?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 29,500