June 20, 2005
Nashbar is recalling about 300 of its Lil' Shadow tandem bicycle trailers. The trailers can become unstable when changing directions due to incorrectly assembled hitch mechanisms, posing a risk of injury to the riders.
Nashbar has received eight reports of misassembled hitch mechanisms. No injuries have been reported.
The recall involves tandem bicycle trailers manufactured for and sold by Nashbar Direct. The Lil Shadow is a black single wheel bicycle trailer that attaches to the seat post of full size adult bicycles. The bicycle trailer is a curved steel mast with a seat, pedals and handlebar for a small child. The child can help propel the bicycle/trailer combination by means of a chain driven freewheel sprocket on the bicycle trailers wheel. Every bicycle trailer has a serial number located at the bottom bracket. Bicycle trailers affected have serial numbers PC4F001 through PC4F300.
The trailers were sold through the Nashbar catalog and Web site from October 27, 2004 through May 10, 2005 for about $150.
Consumers should stop using the bicycle trailers immediately and contact Nashbar for instructions on how to return the product and receive a full refund, plus a $20 gift certificate toward your next purchase.
Consumer Contact: Call Nashbar toll-free at (877) 688-8600 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firms Web site at www.nashbar.com.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).