CPSC, Nashbar Direct Announce Recall of Bicycle Trailers
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2005-06-20). Hazards: injury. About 300 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 05581 |
| Published | 2005-06-20 |
| Last updated | 2024-12-18 |
| Product category | Bicycle Child Carriers/Trailers |
| Products | 2005 Nashbar Lil' Shadow Tandem Trailer |
| Firm named in the title | Nashbar Direct |
| Firms | Nashbar Direct, of Canfield, Ohio (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Taiwan |
| Units (US) | 300 |
| Hazard classes | injury |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Nashbar catalog and Web site sales, from October 27, 2004 through May 10, 2005, for about $150. |
Description
The recall involves tandem bicycle trailers manufactured for and sold by Nashbar Direct. The Lil' Shadow is a black single wheel bicycle trailer that attaches to the seat post of full-size adult bicycles. The bicycle trailer is a curved steel mast with a seat, pedals and handlebar for a small child. The child can help propel the bicycle/trailer combination by means of a chain driven freewheel sprocket on the bicycle trailer's wheel. Every bicycle trailer has a serial number located at the bottom bracket. Bicycle trailers affected have serial numbers PC4F001 through PC4F300.
Hazard
The bicycle trailers can become unstable when changing directions, due to incorrectly assembled hitch mechanisms, posing a risk of injury to the riders.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the bicycle trailers immediately and contact Nashbar for instructions on how to return the product and receive a full refund, plus a $20 gift certificate toward your next purchase.
Incidents and injuries
Nashbar has received eight reports of misassembled hitch mechanisms. No injuries have been reported.
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