CPSC, Norco Products Ltd. Announce Recall of Bicycle Attachment
USCPSC, Norco Products Ltd. Announce Recall of Bicycle Attachment
Reason for Recall / Hazard
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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Adams Trail-a-Bike or Adams Slipstream Bicycle Attachment
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Norco-Products-Ltd-Announce-Recall-of-Bicycle-Attachment- |
| Title | CPSC, Norco Products Ltd. Announce Recall of Bicycle Attachment |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/bike.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Slipstream Bicycle Attachment |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | Norco Products has received two reports of hardware falling out of the hitch assembly. One minor injury reported. |
| Products › Name | Adams Trail-a-Bike or Adams Slipstream Bicycle Attachment |
| Products › Type | Bicycles & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1850 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 80,000 |
| Recall I D | 2847 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Importers › Name | Norco Products Ltd., of British Columbia, Canada |
| Retailers › Name | Independent bicycle stores nationwide from January 1996 through October 2004 for between $125 to $295. |
| Recall Date | 2005-01-07T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 05080 |
| Consumer Contact | Call Norco Products toll-free at (800) 663-8916 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-09-04T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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