CPSCGeneral Alert
REI Recalls Children's Trailer Bicycles; Can Detach from Adult Bicycle and Injur...
Published: September 18, 2007Recall ID: 07578Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The children's trailer bicycle can detach from the adult bicycle, posing a fall hazard to children.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Novara Afterburner Trailer Bicycles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/REI-Recalls-Childrens-Trailer-Bicycles-Can-Detach-from-Adult-Bicycle-and-Injure-Children |
| Title | REI Recalls Children's Trailer Bicycles; Can Detach from Adult Bicycle and Injure Children |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/f631759e3ed045babd403c3566540d94.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Trailer Bicycle |
| Hazards › Name | The children's trailer bicycle can detach from the adult bicycle, posing a fall hazard to children. |
| Injuries › Name | REI has received one report of a children's trailer bicycle detaching from the adult bicycle. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Novara Afterburner Trailer Bicycles |
| Products › Type | Bicycles & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1850 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 5,200 |
| Recall I D | 3851 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | REI stores nationwide from February 2007 through June 2007 for about $160. |
| Recall Date | 2007-09-18T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Distributors › Name | Recreational Equipment Inc.(REI), of Kent, Wash. |
| Recall Number | 07578 |
| Consumer 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. |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |