CPSC, Nashbar Direct Announce Recall Bicycle Resistance Trainers for Repair
CPSC recall 06533 · announced March 7, 2006 · Nashbar Direct · 2,500 units affected
The product
The Nashbar Watt Master and 2006 Fluid trainers are metallic gray with graphic Nashbar "N" decals running vertically along the rear face of the right rear support leg. The recalled item number is printed on the bottom of the last page of the owner's manual. The following are the recalled models: Trainer Models Item Number Nashbar Watt Master Fluid NB-WMF5 Nashbar Watt Master Magnetic NB-WM5 Nashbar 2006 Fluid Adjustable NB-FTA5 Nashbar 2006 Fluid NB-FT5 Nashbar 2006 Fluid/HRM NB-FT5H
The hazard
The base of the trainer has a blocking mechanism that can break, causing the bicycle to disengage from the stand, posing a fall hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using the bicycle trainers immediately until repaired.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Nashbar Direct has not received any reports of incidents or injuries.
Sold at: Catalogs and Web site sales nationwide from August 2005 through February 2006 for about $300.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Nashbar at (800) 888-2710 between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the company's Web site at www.nashbar.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.