CPSC, Nashbar Direct Announce Recall of Bicycle Trailers
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The bicycle trailers can become unstable when changing directions, due to incorrectly assembled hitch mechanisms, posing a risk of injury to the riders.
Product Description & Identification
The recall involves tandem bicycle trailers manufactured for and sold by Nashbar Direct. The Lil' Shadow is a black single wheel bicycle trailer that attaches to the seat post of full-size adult bicycles. The bicycle trailer is a curved steel mast with a seat, pedals and handlebar for a small child. The child can help propel the bicycle/trailer combination by means of a chain driven freewheel sprocket on the bicycle trailer's wheel. Every bicycle trailer has a serial number located at the bottom bracket. Bicycle trailers affected have serial numbers PC4F001 through PC4F300.
Affected Products
2005 Nashbar Lil' Shadow Tandem Trailer
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
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| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Nashbar-Direct-Announce-Recall-of-Bicycle-Trailers |
| Title | CPSC, Nashbar Direct Announce Recall of Bicycle Trailers |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/1b7e1d135b1e4945a12f40c58ad28be6.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Bicycle Trailer |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/f5dfd065a05a4f5ca28ce282b7f23096.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Location of serial number |
| Hazards › Name | The bicycle trailers can become unstable when changing directions, due to incorrectly assembled hitch mechanisms, posing a risk of injury to the riders. |
| Injuries › Name | Nashbar has received eight reports of misassembled hitch mechanisms. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | 2005 Nashbar Lil' Shadow Tandem Trailer |
| Products › Type | Bicycle Child Carriers/Trailers |
| Products › Category I D | 1849 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 300 |
| Recall I D | 3107 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the bicycle trailers immediately and contact Nashbar for instructions on how to return the product and receive a full refund, plus a $20 gift certificate toward your next purchase. |
| Importers › Name | Nashbar Direct, of Canfield, Ohio |
| Retailers › Name | Nashbar catalog and Web site sales, from October 27, 2004 through May 10, 2005, for about $150. |
| Recall Date | 2005-06-20T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recall involves tandem bicycle trailers manufactured for and sold by Nashbar Direct. The Lil' Shadow is a black single wheel bicycle trailer that attaches to the seat post of full-size adult bicycles. The bicycle trailer is a curved steel mast with a seat, pedals and handlebar for a small child. The child can help propel the bicycle/trailer combination by means of a chain driven freewheel sprocket on the bicycle trailer's wheel. Every bicycle trailer has a serial number located at the bottom bracket. Bicycle trailers affected have serial numbers PC4F001 through PC4F300. |
| Recall Number | 05581 |
| Consumer Contact | Call Nashbar toll-free at (877) 688-8600 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.nashbar.com Consumers also can contact the firm by e-mail at custserv@nashbar.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-12-18T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Taiwan |