CPSC, Norco Products Ltd. Announce Recall of Bicycle
CPSC, Norco Products Ltd. Announce Recall of Bicycle Attachment
Why was CPSC, Norco Products Ltd. Announce Recall of Bicycle recalled?
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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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. Contact: Call Norco Products toll-free at (800) 663-8916 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Adams Trail-a-Bike or Adams Slipstream Bicycle Attachment
- Company
- Norco Products Ltd., of British Columbia, Canada
- Quantity
- About 80,000
- Sold at
- Independent bicycle stores nationwide from January 1996 through October 2004 for between $125 to $295.
- Recall date
- January 7, 2005
- Incidents / injuries
- Norco Products has received two reports of hardware falling out of the hitch assembly. One minor injury reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recall involves the Adams Trail-A-Bike or Adams Slipstream sold under the following models: Starter, Folder, Shifter, Shocker, Ultimate Tandem, Deluxe Folder, Me 2 and Original. "Trail-A-Bike" or "Slipstream" is printed on the top tube of the bicycle attachment and "Adams" is printed on the chain guard. The product resembles a children's bicycle without a front wheel and has an elongated top tube that stretches to attach to the seat post of an adult bicycle, creating a tandem. The product was sold for use by children ages 4 to 7.