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REI Recalls Children's Trailer Bicycles; Can Detach from Adult Bicycle and Injure Children
Recalled September 18, 2007 · CPSC recall 07578 · REI
Hazard
The children's trailer bicycle can detach from the adult bicycle, posing a fall hazard to children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the bicycle trailer, visit the nearest REI store or contact REI for a free replacement part, a full refund or credit.
Units
About 5,200
Incidents / injuries
REI has received one report of a children's trailer bicycle detaching from the adult bicycle. No injuries have been reported.
Description
This recall involves the Novara Afterburner trailer bicycle, a single-wheel children's bicycle that attaches to, and cannot be operated independently of, an adult bicycle.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the bicycle trailer, visit the nearest REI store or contact REI for a free replacement part, a full refund or credit.
Contact
For additional information, contact REI at (800) 426-4840 between 4 a.m. and 11 p.m. PT seven days a week, visit the company's Web site at www.rei.com or contact your local REI store.
Product
Novara Afterburner Trailer Bicycles
Distributed by
Recreational Equipment Inc.(REI), of Kent, Wash.
Retailers
REI stores nationwide from February 2007 through June 2007 for about $160.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →