Damage to hearing, Injuries

Tire inflator and hand pump (combination)

Genuine innovations.
Tire inflator and hand pump (combination)
Case number
0835/07
Category
Hobby/sports equipment
Type / Model
Genuine Innovations Second Wind MTB model with part numbers 2525, 2525-O or 3519 and Wrench Force Two Shot model with part numbers 84995 or 80383.
Audience
Consumer
Notifying country
🇬🇷 Greece
Country of origin
🇹🇼 Taiwan
Published
2007-08-17

⚠️ Risk

This product poses a risk of bruises, lacerations and ringing in the ears to consumers because it can shatter under pressure when inflating tires if there is a blockage in the tire valve. 12 cases where the product exploded have been reported. In six cares injuries occurred, including lacerations, temporary ringing in ear and bruising.

Measures

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the importer. Date of entry into force: Unknown

These products consist of a hand pump and CO2 cartridge inflator. The part number can only be found on the packaging.