Nashbar Direct Inc. Recalls Bicycle Resistance Trainers Due to Puncture Hazard
Recall 08559 · Apr 22, 2008 · Nashbar Direct Inc.
200
units affected
200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08559
- Date
- Apr 22, 2008
- Company
- Nashbar Direct Inc.
- Units affected
- 200
- Product
- 2008 Travel Trac Gravity Inertial Trainers
- Product type
- Exercise Machines/Equipment
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
The product
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.
What can happen
The springs in the resistance trainers can unhook and become a projectile, posing a puncture hazard to users or bystanders.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using these bicycle trainers and contact Nashbar to receive a free repair or refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Nashbar has received three reports of springs releasing from the bike trainers. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Nashbar's Web site and catalogs from January 2008 through February 2008 for about $330.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled 2008 travel trac gravity inertial trainers?
Consumers should immediately stop using these bicycle trainers and contact Nashbar to receive a free repair or refund.
What is the hazard?
The springs in the resistance trainers can unhook and become a projectile, posing a puncture hazard to users or bystanders.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.