CPSC recall 05-080, announced January 7, 2005, covers Norco Products Adams Trail-a-Bike or Adams Slipstream Bicycle Attachment (about 80,000 units). 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. The notice cites 2 incident reports and 1 injury. 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. Recall contact: call (800) 663-8916.
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The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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.
Incidents and injuries
Norco Products has received two reports of hardware falling out of the hitch assembly. One minor injury reported.
Official 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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Norco Products
- Product type
- Bicycles & components
- Recall number
- 05-080
- Units
- About 80,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Independent bicycle stores nationwide from January 1996 through October 2004 for between $125 to $295.
- Importer
- Norco Products Ltd., of British Columbia, Canada
Adams Trail-a-Bike or Adams Slipstream Bicycle Attachment
CPSC product type: Bicycles & Accessories
Recall contact information
Call Norco Products toll-free at (800) 663-8916 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
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