Recall Category: Kids Recalls
Recall Date: 2005-01-07T00:00:00
Product: Adams Trail-a-Bike or Adams Slipstream Bicycle Attachment
Company: Independent bicycle stores nationwide from January 1996 through October 2004 for between $125 to $295.
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.
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.
Incidents / Injuries: Norco Products has received two reports of hardware falling out of the hitch assembly. One minor injury reported.
Recall Number: 05080
Product Type: Outdoor / Sports / Ride-On
Hazard Type: Fall / Injury Hazard, Chemical / Toxicity Hazard