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InjuryJune 20, 2005CPSC #05581

CPSC, Nashbar Direct Announce Recall of Bicycle Trailers

Product
Carriers
Units affected
300
Remedy
refund

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.

Photos

Recalled Bicycle TrailerLocation of serial number
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