CPSC, Nashbar Direct Announce Recall of Bicycle Trailers
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2005-06-20 · 05581
Hazards
The bicycle trailers can become unstable when changing directions, due to incorrectly assembled hitch mechanisms, posing a risk of injury to the riders.
Recall
Number
05581
Date
2005-06-20
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
2005 Nashbar Lil' Shadow Tandem Trailer
Companies
Retailer(s)
Nashbar catalog and Web site sales, from October 27, 2004 through May 10, 2005, for about $150.
Importer(s)
Nashbar Direct, of Canfield, Ohio
Country of manufacture
Taiwan
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.