CPSC, Nashbar Direct Announce Recall of Bicycle Trailers

危险说明 Hazard

• The bicycle trailers can become unstable when changing directions, due to incorrectly assembled hitch mechanisms, posing a risk of injury to the riders.

受影响产品

官方描述 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.

事故与伤害 Incidents / Injuries

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

官方补救措施 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.

消费者联系信息

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 custserv@nashbar.com