Recalls / 2008-04-22

Performance Inc. Recalls Bicycle Resistance Trainers Due to Puncture Hazard

08560 · Recalled 2008-04-22 · CPSC page

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. There are three Travel Trac (TT) models included in the recall. The TT Inertial and TT I-Force Wireless use the same stand, with a looping black base and two red bike support arms. Along the right arm, "Travel Trac" is printed in white. "Millennium" is printed along the left arm of the stand on a vertical white decal. TT Inertial and I-Force Wireless have black horizontal decals. The TT Millennium I-Force has a collapsible black stand with Travel Trac and I-Force vertical white decals and Inertial in small red letters. The item numbers are printed on the bottom of the last page of the owner's manual. The following models are included in the recall: Model Catalog # UPC Travel Trac Inertial 40-3834 400014548343 Travel Trac I-Force Wireless 40-3833 400014548268 Travel Trac Millennium I-Force 40-3656 400013501073

Hazards

The springs in the resistance trainers can unhook and become a projectile, posing a puncture hazard to users or bystanders.

Reported injuries

Performance has received three reports of springs releasing from the bike trainers. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using these bicycle trainers and return the trainers to the local Performance store for a refund, repair or credit. Consumers also can return the trainers directly to Performance for a repair or refund.

Products

Name	Model	Units
2007 and 2008 Performance Travel Trac Trainers		About 3,000

Parties

Importer: Performance Inc., of Chapel Hill, N.C.
Made in: Italy
Sold at: Performance, Performance's Web site, catalogs, $400.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Performance at (800) 727-2433 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's Web site at www.performanceinc.com or by e-mail at recall@performanceinc.com

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Source: CPSC recall 08560. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.