Norco Products Ltd. Recall of Bicycle Attachment
Adams Trail-a-Bike or Adams Slipstream Bicycle Attachment
Date of Recall
2005-01-07CPSC Release Number
05-080Manufactured In
ChinaCompany Phone Number
(800) 663-8916Units
About 80,000Importer
Norco Products Ltd., of British Columbia, CanadaSold By
Independent bicycle stores nationwide from January 1996 through October 2004 for between $125 to $295Problem/Hazard
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.Injuries/Incidents
Norco Products has received two reports of hardware falling out of the hitch assembly. One minor injury reported.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.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.Consumer Contact
Call Norco Products toll-free at (800) 663-8916 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit Adams Trail-A-Bike Web site at www.trail-a-bike.comRecall Comments
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