Performance Inc. Recalls Bicycle Resistance Trainers Due to Puncture Hazard
CPSC recall 08560 · announced April 22, 2008 · Performance · 3,000 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. There are three Travel Trac (TT) models included in the recall. The TT Inertial and TT I-Force Wireless use the same stand, with a looping black base and two red bike support arms. Along the right arm, "Travel Trac" is printed in white. "Millennium" is printed along the left arm of the stand on a vertical white decal. TT Inertial and I-Force Wireless have black horizontal decals. The TT Millennium I-Force has a collapsible black stand with Travel Trac and I-Force vertical white decals and Inertial in small red letters. The item numbers are printed on the bottom of the last page of the owner's manual. The following models are included in the recall: Model Catalog # UPC Travel Trac Inertial 40-3834 400014548343 Travel Trac I-Force Wireless 40-3833 400014548268 Travel Trac Millennium I-Force 40-3656 400013501073
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 return the trainers to the local Performance store for a refund, repair or credit. Consumers also can return the trainers directly to Performance for a repair or refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Performance has received three reports of springs releasing from the bike trainers. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Performance stores nationwide, and Performance's Web site and catalogs from October 2006 through March 2008 for between $330 and $400.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Performance at (800) 727-2433 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's Web site at www.performanceinc.com or by e-mail at recall@performanceinc.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.