CPSC, Norco Products Ltd. Announce Recall of Bicycle Attachment
CPSC recall 05080 · announced January 7, 2005 · Norco Products · 80,000 units affected
The product
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.
The 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.
What to do (per CPSC)
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.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Norco Products has received two reports of hardware falling out of the hitch assembly. One minor injury reported.
Sold at: Independent bicycle stores nationwide from January 1996 through October 2004 for between $125 to $295.
Consumer contact: Call Norco Products toll-free at (800) 663-8916 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.