CPSC recall 08-559, announced April 22, 2008, covers Nashbar Direct 2008 Travel Trac Gravity Inertial Trainers (about 200 units). The springs in the resistance trainers can unhook and become a projectile, posing a puncture hazard to users or bystanders. The notice cites 3 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using these bicycle trainers and contact Nashbar to receive a free repair or refund. Recall contact: call (877) 688-8600, go to www.nashbar.com, or email recall@nashbar.com.
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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 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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The springs in the resistance trainers can unhook and become a projectile, posing a puncture hazard to users or bystanders.
Incidents and injuries
Nashbar has received three reports of springs releasing from the bike trainers. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using these bicycle trainers and contact Nashbar to receive a free repair or refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Nashbar Direct
- Product type
- Bicycles & components, Exercise equipment
- Recall number
- 08-559
- Units
- About 200
- Manufactured in
- Italy
- Sold at / sales period
- Nashbar's Web site and catalogs from January 2008 through February 2008 for about $330.
- Importer
- Nashbar Direct Inc., of Canfield, Ohio
2008 Travel Trac Gravity Inertial Trainers
CPSC product type: Exercise Machines/Equipment
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Nashbar at (877) 688-8600 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's Web site at www.nashbar.com or by e-mail at recall@nashbar.com
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