Minoura Recalls Bike Trainers

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2000-08-17



 WASHINGTON (AP) - About 29,500 training stands that allow regular bicycles   

to be used as stationary bicycles are being recalled after reports that

riders were injured by metal pieces when the flywheels broke.



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 The recall involves Minoura, Schwinn, Performance or Univega brand stands

with painted red or blue flywheels. The brand names are written on the stand

and the flywheels are about 5 inches in diameter.



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 For more information, consumers can call Minoura at 1-800-601-9592.



On the Net: Minoura: http://www.minoura.co.jp



Consumer Product Safety Commission: http://www.cpsc.gov