CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
The base of the trainer has a blocking mechanism that can break, causing the bicycle to disengage from the stand, posing a fall hazard.
CPSC, Nashbar Direct Announce Recall Bicycle Resistance Trainers for Repair
The Nashbar Watt Master and 2006 Fluid trainers are metallic gray with graphic Nashbar "N" decals running vertically along the rear face of the right rear support leg. The recalled item number is printed on the bottom of the last page of the owner's manual. The following are the recalled models: Trainer Models Item Number Nashbar Watt Master Fluid NB-WMF5 Nashbar Watt Master Magnetic NB-WM5 Nashbar 2006 Fluid Adjustable NB-FTA5 Nashbar 2006 Fluid NB-FT5 Nashbar 2006 Fluid/HRM NB-FT5H
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should stop using the bicycle trainers immediately until repaired.
Contact Information
For additional information, contact Nashbar at (800) 888-2710 between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the company's Web site at www.nashbar.com
Recall Details
Sold At
Catalogs and Web site sales nationwide from August 2005 through February 2006 for about $300.
Injuries
Nashbar Direct has not received any reports of incidents or injuries.
Recall Number
06533
Product Information
Product Name
2006 Nashbar Bicycle Trainers
Product Type
Exercise Machines/Equipment
Number of Units
About 2,500
Imported By
Nashbar Direct, of Canfield, Ohio
Manufactured In
Italy