CPSC Recall in 2012: Todson Recalls Bicycle Child Carrier Seats Due to Laceration and Fingertip Amputation Hazards

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 12143

Date: April 04, 2012

Product Name: Topeak Babyseat II Bicycle Carrier Seats

Recall Description:

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Hazard Description:

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.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair

Units: About 40,000

Incidents:

The firm has received two reports of incidents including near amputations that resulted in stitches and a crushed finger.

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.

Manufactured In:

Taiwan