CPSC2005-01-07
CPSC, Norco Products Ltd. Announce Recall of Bicycle Attachment
Norco Products Ltd., of British Columbia, Canada
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.
Remedy
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.
Sold at
Independent bicycle stores nationwide from January 1996 through October 2004 for between $125 to $295.
Affected count
About 80,000
Injuries reported
Norco Products has received two reports of hardware falling out of the hitch assembly. One minor injury reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Adams Trail-a-Bike or Adams Slipstream Bicycle Attachment
Consumer contact
Call Norco Products toll-free at (800) 663-8916 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Norco-Products-Ltd-Announce-Recall-of-Bicycle-Attachment-Don't want to check this manually?
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