REI Recalls Children's Trailer Bicycles
REI Recalls Children's Trailer Bicycles; Can Detach from Adult Bicycle and Injure Children
Why was REI Recalls Children's Trailer Bicycles recalled?
The children's trailer bicycle can detach from the adult bicycle, posing a fall hazard to children.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the bicycle trailer, visit the nearest REI store or contact REI for a free replacement part, a full refund or credit. Contact: For additional information, contact REI at (800) 426-4840 between 4 a.m. and 11 p.m. PT seven days a week, visit the company's Web site at www.rei.com or contact your local REI store.
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
- Novara Afterburner Trailer Bicycles
- Company
- Recreational Equipment Inc.(REI), of Kent, Wash.
- Quantity
- About 5,200
- Sold at
- REI stores nationwide from February 2007 through June 2007 for about $160.
- Recall date
- September 18, 2007
- Incidents / injuries
- REI has received one report of a children's trailer bicycle detaching from the adult bicycle. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves the Novara Afterburner trailer bicycle, a single-wheel children's bicycle that attaches to, and cannot be operated independently of, an adult bicycle.