REI Recalls Children's Trailer Bicycles; Can Detach from Adult Bicycle and Injure Children
Recall 07578 · Sep 18, 2007 · Rei
5,200
units affected
5,200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07578
- Date
- Sep 18, 2007
- Company
- Rei
- Units affected
- 5,200
- Product
- Novara Afterburner Trailer Bicycles
- Product type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
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.
What can happen
The children's trailer bicycle can detach from the adult bicycle, posing a fall hazard to children.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- REI has received one report of a children's trailer bicycle detaching from the adult bicycle. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- REI stores nationwide from February 2007 through June 2007 for about $160.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled novara afterburner trailer bicycles?
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.
What is the hazard?
The children's trailer bicycle can detach from the adult bicycle, posing a fall hazard to children.
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.