CPSC2011-09-13
Weehoo Recalls Bike Trailers Due to Fall and Crash Hazards
Weehoo Inc., of Golden, Colo.
Hazard
The receiver on the trailer's seat post hitch can crack and cause the trailer to detach, posing fall and crash hazards to the child in the seat.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled iGo trailers and contact Weehoo for the repair. Consumers will receive a steel reinforcement sleeve to be installed over the receiver.
Sold at
Bicycle retail stores nationwide between April 2011 and July 2011 for about $390.
Affected count
About 2,700
Injuries reported
CPSC and Weehoo have received one report of the trailer's receiver cracking while in use. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Taiwan
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Weehoo iGo Bicycle Pedal Trailers
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Weehoo at (800) 538-6950 anytime, or visit the firm's website at www.weehoobicycletrailer.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Weehoo-Recalls-Bike-Trailers-Due-to-Fall-and-Crash-HazardsDon't want to check this manually?
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