2006 Nashbar Bicycle Trainers

CPSC Recall #06-533 — March 6, 2006

Recall Summary

Recall Number06-533
Recall DateMarch 6, 2006
Remedy TypeRepair
Units AffectedAbout 2,500
ImporterNashbar Direct, of Canfield, Ohio
Manufactured InItaly

Where It Was Sold

Catalogs and Web site sales nationwide from August 2005 through February 2006 for about $300.

Product

2006 Nashbar Bicycle Trainers

Description

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Nashbar Direct, of Canfield, Ohio, is voluntarily recalling about 2,500 2006 Nashbar Bicycle Trainers. The base of the trainer has a blocking mechanism that can break causing the bicycle to disengage from the stand, posing a fall hazard.Name of Product: 2006 Nashbar Bicycle TrainersUnits: About 2,500Importers: Nashbar Direct, of Canfield, OhioHazard: The base of the trainer has a blocking mechanism that can break causing the bicycle to disengage from the stand, posing a fall hazard.Incidents/Injuries: Nashbar Direct has not received any reports of incidents or injuries.Description: 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 ModelsItem NumberNashbar Watt Master FluidNB-WMF5Nashbar Watt Master MagneticNB-WM5Nashbar 2006 Fluid AdjustableNB-FTA5Nashbar 2006 FluidNB-FT5Nashbar 2006 Fluid/HRMNB-FT5HSold by: Catalogs and Web site sales nationwide from August 2005 through February 2006 for about $300.Manufactured In: ItalyRemedy: Consumers should stop using the bicycle trainers immediately until repaired.Consumer Contact: 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.

Hazard

The base of the trainer has a blocking mechanism that can break causing the bicycle to disengage from the stand, posing a fall hazard.

Incidents & Injuries

Nashbar Direct has not received any reports of incidents or injuries.

Remedy Instructions

Consumers should stop using the bicycle trainers immediately until repaired.

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Repair at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Repair) at no cost to you.

Furniture tip-overs are a leading cause of pediatric injuries in the U.S., particularly dressers, bookcases, and television stands. CPSC data shows that a child dies approximately every two weeks from a furniture or TV tip-over. Unstable high chairs, baby swings, and bouncers are also frequent recall subjects due to fall risks. ASTM International standards now require that certain furniture must meet tip-over resistance standards, and CPSC has been actively pursuing mandatory requirements for dressers and chests. If you have furniture that was not recalled but feels unstable, wall-anchoring kits are widely available at hardware stores.

In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.

If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.