CPSC2006-03-07
Fall Hazard Prompts Performance Inc. to Recall Bicycle Resistance Trainers for Repair
Performance Inc., of Chapel Hill, N.C.
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.
Remedy
The firm is no longer in business. Consumers should immediately stop using these bicycles trainers and destroy and discard them.
Sold at
Performance stores nationwide, as well as Performance's Web site and catalogs, from August 2005 through February 2006 for about $300.
Affected count
About 10,200
Injuries reported
Performance has received two reports of the bike trainers breaking, though no injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Italy
Products
2006 Performance Travel Trac Trainers
Consumer contact
The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Fall-Hazard-Prompts-Performance-Inc-to-Recall-Bicycle-Resistance-Trainers-for-RepairDon't want to check this manually?
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