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CPSC, Norco Products Ltd. Announce Recall of Bicycle Attachment

Recalled January 7, 2005 · CPSC recall 05080 · Norco Products

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.

Remedy

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.

Units

About 80,000

Incidents / injuries

Norco Products has received two reports of hardware falling out of the hitch assembly. One minor injury reported.

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.

What to do

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.

Contact

Call Norco Products toll-free at (800) 663-8916 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

Product

Adams Trail-a-Bike or Adams Slipstream Bicycle Attachment

Imported by

Norco Products Ltd., of British Columbia, Canada

Retailers

Independent bicycle stores nationwide from January 1996 through October 2004 for between $125 to $295.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →