Recalls / 2005-01-07

CPSC, Norco Products Ltd. Announce Recall of Bicycle Attachment

05080 · Recalled 2005-01-07 · CPSC page

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.

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.

Reported injuries

Norco Products has received two reports of hardware falling out of the hitch assembly. One minor injury reported.

Remedy

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.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Adams Trail-a-Bike or Adams Slipstream Bicycle Attachment		About 80,000

Parties

Importer: Norco Products Ltd., of British Columbia, Canada
Made in: China

Consumer contact

Call Norco Products toll-free at (800) 663-8916 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

Source: CPSC recall 05080. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.