CPSC, Norco Products Ltd. Announce Recall of Bicycle Attachment
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2005-01-07 · 05080
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
05080
Date
2005-01-07
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Adams Trail-a-Bike or Adams Slipstream Bicycle Attachment
Companies
Retailer(s)
Independent bicycle stores nationwide from January 1996 through October 2004 for between $125 to $295.
Importer(s)
Norco Products Ltd., of British Columbia, Canada
Country of manufacture
China
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.