CPSC, Norco Products Ltd. Announce Recall of Bicycle Attachment
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2005-01-07). Hazards: lead. About 80,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 05080 |
| Published | 2005-01-07 |
| Last updated | 2024-09-04 |
| Product category | Bicycles & Accessories |
| Products | Adams Trail-a-Bike or Adams Slipstream Bicycle Attachment |
| Firm named in the title | Norco Products Ltd. |
| Firms | Norco Products Ltd., of British Columbia, Canada (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 80,000 |
| Hazard classes | lead |
| Remedy classes | repair, inspect, stop use |
| Sold | Independent bicycle stores nationwide from January 1996 through October 2004 for between $125 to $295. |
Description
The recall involves the Adams Trail-A-Bike or Adams Slipstream sold under the following models: Starter, Folder, Shifter, Shocker, Ultimate Tandem, Deluxe Folder, Me 2 and Original. "Trail-A-Bike" or "Slipstream" is printed on the top tube of the bicycle attachment and "Adams" is printed on the chain guard. The product resembles a children's bicycle without a front wheel and has an elongated top tube that stretches to attach to the seat post of an adult bicycle, creating a tandem. The product was sold for use by children ages 4 to 7.
Hazard
The hardware used in the assembly of the universal hitch may come loose, causing the unit to separate from the lead bicycle, which could lead to a serious injury or death to the rider of the bicycle attachment.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact their local bicycle dealer to arrange for an inspection and to receive a no-charge repair kit to be installed for free.
Incidents and injuries
Norco Products has received two reports of hardware falling out of the hitch assembly. One minor injury reported.
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