Saris Cycling Group Recalls Stationary Bicycle Trainers Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 09102 · Jan 22, 2009 · Saris Cycling Group
2,000
units affected
2,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09102
- Date
- Jan 22, 2009
- Company
- Saris Cycling Group
- Units affected
- 2,000
- Product
- Stationary Bicycle Trainers
- Product type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
The recalled trainers are a stationary frame that allows bicycles to be converted into stationary bicycles. The recalled models include: CycleOps Pro Series Trainer models 9014 (SuperMagneto Pro), 9331 (JetFluid Pro), 9460 (PowerBeam Pro), 9321 (JetFluid Pro Winter Training Kit), and 9322 (SuperMagneto Pro Winter Training Kit) without the secondary locking pin. The model number and style names are printed on the left side of the main frame of the trainer.
What can happen
A handle pin on the bicycle trainer can loosen during use, causing the machine to become disengaged, and pose a fall hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers with the recalled bicycle trainers should immediately stop using the product and contact Saris Cycling Group to receive a replacement trainer.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Independent bicycle retailers nationwide from October 2008 through November 2008 for between about $400 and $1200.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled stationary bicycle trainers?
Consumers with the recalled bicycle trainers should immediately stop using the product and contact Saris Cycling Group to receive a replacement trainer.
What is the hazard?
A handle pin on the bicycle trainer can loosen during use, causing the machine to become disengaged, and pose a fall hazard to consumers.
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.