Nashbar Direct Inc. Bicycle Resistance Trainers recall: Puncture Hazard
Nashbar Direct Inc. Recalls Bicycle Resistance Trainers Due to Puncture Hazard
Why was Nashbar Direct Inc. Bicycle Resistance Trainers recalled?
The springs in the resistance trainers can unhook and become a projectile, posing a puncture hazard to users or bystanders.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using these bicycle trainers and contact Nashbar to receive a free repair or refund. Contact: For additional information, contact Nashbar at (877) 688-8600 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's Web site at www.nashbar.com or by e-mail at [email protected]
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
- 2008 Travel Trac Gravity Inertial Trainers
- Company
- Nashbar Direct Inc., of Canfield, Ohio
- Quantity
- About 200
- Sold at
- Nashbar's Web site and catalogs from January 2008 through February 2008 for about $330.
- Recall date
- April 22, 2008
- Incidents / injuries
- Nashbar has received three reports of springs releasing from the bike trainers. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled trainers are folding stands that lift and apply resistance to the rear wheel of a standard bike, converting the bike into a stationary trainer. The recall includes Travel Trac Gravity Inertial Trainers (catalog # NB-TTMIF) with a looping black base with two red support arms. "Travel Trac" is printed in white on the right support arm and "Millennium" is printed in white on the left arm. "Inertial" is printed on the top of the right arm in black with a white border. The resistance unit has a rounded black plastic cover with a soft red elastomer roller. The item number is also printed on the bottom of the last page of the owner's manual.