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Prevent Finger Amputations to Children From Exercise Bikes: Safety Alert |
CreditsSourceU.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionForumsHealth, Safety, Nutrition and KidsRelated ArticlesSafety Guidelines Checklist |
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that between 1985-1989, the latest period for which data are available, there were 1,200 amputations of children's fingers because of contact with exercise bikes. Most children were under the age of five. Many of the injuries occurred when the child's fingers touched the moving bike wheel or the chain and sprocket assembly. The Commission is concerned about the severity of injuries to children, especially because the hazard may not be obvious. Therefore, the Commission warns parents always to keep children away from exercise bikes. Never use a bike without a chain guard, and when not using the bike, store it where children cannot get to it. WARNINGChildren's fingers can be amputated if they touch moving parts of exercise bike. Keep children away from exercise bike. CreditsU.S.CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20207 CPSC Document #5028 Prevent Finger Amputations to Children From Exercise Bikes: Safety Alert |
