CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

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.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • January 7, 2005

CPSC, Norco Products Ltd. Announce Recall of Bicycle Attachment

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.

Required Consumer Action

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.

Contact Information

Call Norco Products toll-free at (800) 663-8916 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

Recall Details

Sold At
Independent bicycle stores nationwide from January 1996 through October 2004 for between $125 to $295.
Injuries
Norco Products has received two reports of hardware falling out of the hitch assembly. One minor injury reported.
Recall Number
05080

Product Information

Product Name
Adams Trail-a-Bike or Adams Slipstream Bicycle Attachment
Product Type
Bicycles & Accessories
Number of Units
About 80,000
Imported By
Norco Products Ltd., of British Columbia, Canada
Manufactured In
China

Register This Product

Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone (800) 663-8916
Full Contact Information

Call Norco Products toll-free at (800) 663-8916 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.