CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The bicycle trailers can become unstable when changing directions, due to incorrectly assembled hitch mechanisms, posing a risk of injury to the riders.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • June 20, 2005

CPSC, Nashbar Direct Announce Recall of Bicycle Trailers

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 trailer's wheel. Every bicycle trailer has a serial number located at the bottom bracket. Bicycle trailers affected have serial numbers PC4F001 through PC4F300.

Required Consumer Action

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.

Contact Information

Call Nashbar toll-free at (877) 688-8600 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.nashbar.com Consumers also can contact the firm by e-mail at custserv@nashbar.com

Recall Details

Sold At
Nashbar catalog and Web site sales, from October 27, 2004 through May 10, 2005, for about $150.
Hazard Type
Tip-Over
Injuries
Nashbar has received eight reports of misassembled hitch mechanisms. No injuries have been reported.
Recall Number
05581

Product Information

Product Name
2005 Nashbar Lil' Shadow Tandem Trailer
Product Type
Bicycle Child Carriers/Trailers
Number of Units
300
Imported By
Nashbar Direct, of Canfield, Ohio
Manufactured In
Taiwan

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Contact Manufacturer

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

Phone (877) 688-8600
Website www.nashbar.com
Full Contact Information

Call Nashbar toll-free at (877) 688-8600 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.nashbar.com Consumers also can contact the firm by e-mail at custserv@nashbar.com