Nashbar Direct Inc. Recalls Bicycle Resistance Trainers Due to Puncture Hazard
Released: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 by CPSC
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Nashbar Direct Inc., of Canfield, Ohio, is voluntarily recalling about 200 2008 Travel Trac Gravity Inertial Trainers. The springs in the resistance trainers can unhook and become a projectile, posing a puncture hazard to users or bystanders.
Recall Details
Product
2008 Travel Trac Gravity Inertial Trainers
Description
The recalled trainers are folding stands that lift and apply resistance to the rear wheel of a standard bike, converting the bike into a stationary trainer. The recall includes Travel Trac Gravity Inertial Trainers (catalog # NB-TTMIF) with a looping black base with two red support arms. Travel Trac is printed in white on the right support arm and Millennium is printed in white on the left arm. Inertial is printed on the top of the right arm in black with a white border. The resistance unit has a rounded black plastic cover with a soft red elastomer roller. The item number is also printed on the bottom of the last page of the owner’s manual.
Hazards
The springs in the resistance trainers can unhook and become a projectile, posing a puncture hazard to users or bystanders.
Incidents
Nashbar has received three reports of springs releasing from the bike trainers. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using these bicycle trainers and contact Nashbar to receive a free repair or refund.
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