CPSCRecalled Jan 7, 2005 · #05080
CPSC, Norco Products Ltd. Announce Recall of Bicycle Attachment
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.
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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.
Product details
- Product
- Adams Trail-a-Bike or Adams Slipstream Bicycle Attachment
- Type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Manufacturer
- Not specified
- Model numbers
- —
- UPCs
- —
- Sold at
- Independent bicycle stores nationwide from January 1996 through October 2004 for between $125 to $295.
- Made in
- China
What you should 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.