CPSC recall · Reported June 20, 2005
CPSC, Nashbar Direct Announce Recall of Bicycle Trailers
The bicycle trailers can become unstable when changing directions, due to incorrectly assembled hitch mechanisms, posing a risk of injury to the riders.
The CPSC recalled The recall involves tandem bicycle trailers manufactured for and sold by Nashbar Direct. ….
CPSC, Nashbar Direct Announce Recall of Bicycle Trailers was recalled and listed by the CPSC in June 20, 2005. Reason: The bicycle trailers can become unstable when changing directions, due to incorrectly assembled hitch mechani…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the bicycle trailers immediately and contact Nashbar for inst…. Verify recall #05581 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The bicycle trailers can become unstable when changing directions, due to incorrectly assembled hitch mechani….
- None
- agency class
- 300 units
- affected scope
- June 20, 2005
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05581 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
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.
Reason for recall
The bicycle trailers can become unstable when changing directions, due to incorrectly assembled hitch mechanisms, posing a risk of injury to the riders.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using the bicycle trailers immediately and contact Nashbar for instructions on how to return the product and receive a full refund, plus a $20 gift certificate toward your next purchase.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 05581 |
| Date reported | June 20, 2005 |
| Date initiated | June 20, 2005 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | 300 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using the bicycle trailers immediately and contact Nashbar for instructions on how to return the product an…
- Check the recall number (05581) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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