REI Recalls Children's Trailer Bicycles; Can Detach from Adult Bicycle and Injure Children

The children's trailer bicycle can detach from the adult bicycle, posing a fall hazard to children.

Recall #: 07578
Affected scope: About 5,200

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Recreational Equipment Inc.(Rei), of Kent, Wash. recalled This recall involves the Novara Afterburner trailer bicycle, a single-wheel children's bi….

REI Recalls Children's Trailer Bicycles; Can Detach from Adult Bicycle and Injure Children was recalled by Recreational Equipment Inc.(Rei), of Kent, Wash. in September 18, 2007. Reason: The children's trailer bicycle can detach from the adult bicycle, posing a fall hazard to children.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the bicycle trailer, visit the nearest REI store …. Verify recall #07578 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Recreational Equipment Inc.(Rei), of Kent, Wash. issued this CPSC recall-The children's trailer bicycle can detach from the adult bicycle, posing a fall hazard to children..

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agency class: September 18, 2007
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #07578 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.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product 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.

Reason for recall

The children's trailer bicycle can detach from the adult bicycle, posing a fall hazard to children.

Remedy, what to do

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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	07578
Date reported	September 18, 2007
Date initiated	September 18, 2007
Recalling firm	Recreational Equipment Inc.(Rei), of Kent, Wash.
Affected scope	About 5,200
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 immediately stop using the bicycle trailer, visit the nearest REI store or contact REI for a free replacement pa…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

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.. Recalled by Recreational Equipment Inc.(Rei), of Kent, Wash.. Units affected: About 5,200.

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The children's trailer bicycle can detach from the adult bicycle, posing a fall hazard to children.

What should consumers do? ▼

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.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on September 18, 2007. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 07578.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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