CPSC recall 05-581, announced June 20, 2005, covers Nashbar Direct 2005 Nashbar Lil' Shadow Tandem Trailer (300 units). The bicycle trailers can become unstable when changing directions, due to incorrectly assembled hitch mechanisms, posing a risk of injury to the riders. The notice cites 8 incident reports. Consumers should stop using the bicycle trailers immediately and contact Nashbar for instructions on how to return the product and receive a full refund, plus a $20 gift certificate toward your next purchase. Recall contact: call (877) 688-8600, go to www.nashbar.com, or email custserv@nashbar.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
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.
Every bicycle trailer has a serial number located at the bottom bracket.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The bicycle trailers can become unstable when changing directions, due to incorrectly assembled hitch mechanisms, posing a risk of injury to the riders.
Incidents and injuries
Nashbar has received eight reports of misassembled hitch mechanisms. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the bicycle trailers immediately and contact Nashbar for instructions on how to return the product and receive a full refund, plus a $20 gift certificate toward your next purchase.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Nashbar Direct
- Product type
- Bicycles & components
- Recall number
- 05-581
- Units
- 300
- Manufactured in
- Taiwan
- Sold at / sales period
- Nashbar catalog and Web site sales, from October 27, 2004 through May 10, 2005, for about $150.
- Importer
- Nashbar Direct, of Canfield, Ohio
2005 Nashbar Lil' Shadow Tandem Trailer
CPSC product type: Bicycle Child Carriers/Trailers
Recall contact information
Call Nashbar toll-free at (877) 688-8600 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.nashbar.com Consumers also can contact the firm by e-mail at custserv@nashbar.com
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