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Performance Inc. Recalls Bicycle Resistance Trainers Due to Puncture Hazard

Reported: April 22, 2008 Initiated: April 22, 2008 #08560

Product Description

The recalled trainers are folding stands that lift and apply resistance to the rear wheel of a standard bike, converting the bike into a stationary trainer. There are three Travel Trac (TT) models included in the recall. The TT Inertial and TT I-Force Wireless use the same stand, with a looping black base and two red bike support arms. Along the right arm, "Travel Trac" is printed in white. "Millennium" is printed along the left arm of the stand on a vertical white decal. TT Inertial and I-Force Wireless have black horizontal decals. The TT Millennium I-Force has a collapsible black stand with Travel Trac and I-Force vertical white decals and Inertial in small red letters. The item numbers are printed on the bottom of the last page of the owner's manual. The following models are included in the recall: Model Catalog # UPC Travel Trac Inertial 40-3834 400014548343 Travel Trac I-Force Wireless 40-3833 400014548268 Travel Trac Millennium I-Force 40-3656 400013501073

Reason for Recall

The springs in the resistance trainers can unhook and become a projectile, posing a puncture hazard to users or bystanders.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using these bicycle trainers and return the trainers to the local Performance store for a refund, repair or credit. Consumers also can return the trainers directly to Performance for a repair or refund.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The recalled trainers are folding stands that lift and apply resistance to the rear wheel of a standard bike, converting the bike into a stationary trainer. There are three Travel Trac (TT) models included in the recall. The TT Inertial and TT I-Force Wireless use the same stand, with a looping black base and two red bike support arms. Along the right arm, "Travel Trac" is printed in white. "Millennium" is printed along the left arm of the stand on a vertical white decal. TT Inertial and I-Force Wireless have black horizontal decals. The TT Millennium I-Force has a collapsible black stand with Travel Trac and I-Force vertical white decals and Inertial in small red letters. The item numbers are printed on the bottom of the last page of the owner's manual. The following models are included in the recall: Model Catalog # UPC Travel Trac Inertial 40-3834 400014548343 Travel Trac I-Force Wireless 40-3833 400014548268 Travel Trac Millennium I-Force 40-3656 400013501073. Units affected: About 3,000.
Why was this product recalled?
The springs in the resistance trainers can unhook and become a projectile, posing a puncture hazard to users or bystanders.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using these bicycle trainers and return the trainers to the local Performance store for a refund, repair or credit. Consumers also can return the trainers directly to Performance for a repair or refund.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on April 22, 2008. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 08560.