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CPSC, Nashbar Direct Announce Recall of Bicycle Trailers

Recalled June 20, 2005 · CPSC recall 05581 · Nashbar Direct

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.

Units

300

Incidents / injuries

Nashbar has received eight reports of misassembled hitch mechanisms. No injuries have been reported.

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.

What to do

Contact

Call Nashbar toll-free at (877) 688-8600 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.nashbar.com Consumers also can contact the firm by e-mail at [email protected]

Product

2005 Nashbar Lil' Shadow Tandem Trailer

Imported by

Nashbar Direct, of Canfield, Ohio

Retailers

Nashbar catalog and Web site sales, from October 27, 2004 through May 10, 2005, for about $150.

Made in

Taiwan

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →