CPSC, Wysco Inc. Announce Recall of "Runt"™ Mini-Bicycles
CPSC recall 02012. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
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.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
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.
CPSC recall 02012 has the recall date 10 Oct 2001. The notice names the firm Wysco. The recall has about 95,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2001 has 22,500 units. CPSC gives the product type Bicycles & Accessories.
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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 | 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. |
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| Units | 95,000 |
| 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. |
| Product | Runt™ brand mini-bicycles, About 95,000, Bicycles & Accessories |
| 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. |
| Distributor | Wysco Inc |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 95,000Median of 2001: 22,500
- CPSC recalls of 2001
- 245
- Recalls of 2001 with one of the same hazards
- 13%
- Recalls of 2001 in the category Bicycles & Accessories
- 7%
- Recalls on the register that name Wysco
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 02012The 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 02012. https://recallregister.com/product/2026-cpsc-wysco-inc-announce-recall-of-runt-mini-bicycles/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- 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 02012 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
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.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
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.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 02012?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 95,000