CPSC2005-06-20
CPSC, Nashbar Direct Announce Recall of Bicycle Trailers
Nashbar Direct, of Canfield, Ohio
Hazard
The bicycle trailers can become unstable when changing directions, due to incorrectly assembled hitch mechanisms, posing a risk of injury to the riders.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the bicycle trailers immediately and contact Nashbar for instructions on how to return the product and receive a full refund, plus a $20 gift certificate toward your next purchase.
Sold at
Nashbar catalog and Web site sales, from October 27, 2004 through May 10, 2005, for about $150.
Affected count
300
Injuries reported
Nashbar has received eight reports of misassembled hitch mechanisms. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Taiwan
Products
2005 Nashbar Lil' Shadow Tandem Trailer
Consumer contact
Call Nashbar toll-free at (877) 688-8600 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.nashbar.com Consumers also can contact the firm by e-mail at custserv@nashbar.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Nashbar-Direct-Announce-Recall-of-Bicycle-TrailersDon't want to check this manually?
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