CPSC, Nashbar Direct Announce Recall of Bicycle Trailers
What was recalled
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.
Hazard
The bicycle trailers can become unstable when changing directions, due to incorrectly assembled hitch mechanisms, posing a risk of injury to the riders.
Injuries
Nashbar has received eight reports of misassembled hitch mechanisms. No injuries have been reported.
Made in
Taiwan
Where it was sold
- Nashbar catalog and Web site sales, from October 27, 2004 through May 10, 2005, for about $150.
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