Nashbar Direct Inc. Recalls Bicycle Resistance Trainers Due to Puncture Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2008-04-22 · 08559
Hazards
The springs in the resistance trainers can unhook and become a projectile, posing a puncture hazard to users or bystanders.
Recall
Number
08559
Date
2008-04-22
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
2008 Travel Trac Gravity Inertial Trainers
Companies
Retailer(s)
Nashbar's Web site and catalogs from January 2008 through February 2008 for about $330.
Importer(s)
Nashbar Direct Inc., of Canfield, Ohio
Country of manufacture
Italy
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. The recall includes Travel Trac Gravity Inertial Trainers (catalog # NB-TTMIF) with a looping black base with two red support arms. "Travel Trac" is printed in white on the right support arm and "Millennium" is printed in white on the left arm. "Inertial" is printed on the top of the right arm in black with a white border. The resistance unit has a rounded black plastic cover with a soft red elastomer roller. The item number is also printed on the bottom of the last page of the owner's manual.