Product Recall Number: 07-578
Why was Novara Afterburner Trailer Bicycles recalled?
The children's trailer bicycle can detach from the adult bicycle, posing a fall hazard to children.
Product Recall Number: 07-578
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2007-09-17
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Novara Afterburner Trailer Bicycles
Description: In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Recreational Equipment Inc.(REI), of Kent, Wash., is voluntarily recalling about 5,200 Novara Afterburner Trailer Bicycles. The children's trailer bicycle can detach from the adult bicycle, posing a fall hazard to children.Name of Product: Novara Afterburner Trailer BicyclesUnits: About 5,200Distributor: Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI), of Kent, Wash.Hazard: The children's trailer bicycle can detach from the adult bicycle, posing a fall hazard to children.Incidents/Injuries: REI has received one report of a children's trailer bicycle detaching from the adult bicycle. No injuries have been reported.Description: This recall involves the Novara Afterburner trailer bicycle, a single-wheel children's bicycle that attaches to, and cannot be operated independently of, an adult bicycle.Sold at: REI stores nationwide from February 2007 through June 2007 for about $160.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the bicycle trailer, visit the nearest REI store or contact REI for a free replacement part, a full refund or credit.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact REI at (800) 426-4840 between 4 a.m. and 11 p.m. PT seven days a week, visit the company's website at www.rei.com or contact your local REI store.
Hazard Description: The children's trailer bicycle can detach from the adult bicycle, posing a fall hazard to children.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund, Replace
Units: About 5,200
Incidents: REI has received one report of a children's trailer bicycle detaching from the adult bicycle. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the bicycle trailer, visit the nearest REI store or contact REI for a free replacement part, a full refund or credit.
Sold At: REI stores nationwide from February 2007 through June 2007 for about $160.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI), of Kent, Wash.
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed