Nashbar Direct Inc. Recalls Bicycle Resistance Trainers Due to Puncture Hazard
CPSC recall 08559 · announced April 22, 2008 · Nashbar Direct · 200 units affected
The product
The recalled trainers are folding stands that lift and apply resistance to the rear wheel of a standard bike, converting the bike into a stationary trainer. The recall includes Travel Trac Gravity Inertial Trainers (catalog # NB-TTMIF) with a looping black base with two red support arms. "Travel Trac" is printed in white on the right support arm and "Millennium" is printed in white on the left arm. "Inertial" is printed on the top of the right arm in black with a white border. The resistance unit has a rounded black plastic cover with a soft red elastomer roller. The item number is also printed on the bottom of the last page of the owner's manual.
The hazard
The springs in the resistance trainers can unhook and become a projectile, posing a puncture hazard to users or bystanders.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using these bicycle trainers and contact Nashbar to receive a free repair or refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Nashbar has received three reports of springs releasing from the bike trainers. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Nashbar's Web site and catalogs from January 2008 through February 2008 for about $330.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Nashbar at (877) 688-8600 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's Web site at www.nashbar.com or by e-mail at recall@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.