Product Recall Number: 05-080
Why was Adams Trail-a-Bike or Adams Slipstream Bicycle Attachment 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.
Product Recall Number: 05-080
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2005-01-06
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Adams Trail-a-Bike or Adams Slipstream Bicycle Attachment
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.
Hazard Description: 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.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 80,000
Incidents: Norco Products has received two reports of hardware falling out of the hitch assembly. One minor injury reported.
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.
Sold At: Independent bicycle stores nationwide from January 1996 through October 2004 for between $125 to $295.
Importers: Norco Products Ltd., of British Columbia, Canada
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed