2006 Performance Travel Trac Trainers
CPSC Recall #06-107 — March 6, 2006
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 06-107 |
| Recall Date | March 6, 2006 |
| Remedy Type | Dispose, No Remedy Available |
| Units Affected | About 10,200 |
| Importer | Performance Inc., of Chapel Hill, N.C. |
| Manufactured In | Italy |
Where It Was Sold
| Performance stores nationwide |
| as well as Performance's Web site and catalogs |
| from August 2005 through February 2006 for about $300. |
Product
2006 Performance Travel Trac Trainers
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Performance Inc., of Chapel Hill, N.C., is voluntarily recalling about 10,200 2006 Performance Travel Trac 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 Performance Travel Trac TrainersUnits: About 10,200Importer: Performance Inc., of Chapel Hill, N.C.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: Performance has received two reports of the bike trainers breaking, though no injuries have been reported.Description: Trainers are folding stands that lift and apply resistance to the rear wheel of a standard bike which converts it to a stationary trainer. The CenturyV trainers are gloss black with red and white decals running vertically along the rear face of the rear support legs. The left leg has an additional vertical red "Travel Trac CenturyV" decal. The Travel Trac Mag Force+ has gray front legs and red rear legs. The right rear leg has a large vertical decal on its rear face with "Mag Force" in large yellow letters and "Travel Trac" in small white letters. The recalled models' UPC and item numbers are printed on the packaging. The item number is also printed on the bottom of the last page of the owner's manual. The following are the recalled models:ModelItem #UPCTravel Trac CenturyV Fluid40-2317400012288654Travel Trac CenturyV Fluid+40-2318400012289804Travel Trac CenturyV Mag+40-2319400012289989Travel Trac Mag Force+40-2323400012290206Sold at: Performance stores nationwide, as well as Performance's Web site and catalogs, from August 2005 through February 2006 for about $300.Manufactured in: ItalyRemedy: The firm is no longer in business. Consumers should immediately stop using these bicycles trainers and destroy and discard them.
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
Performance has received two reports of the bike trainers breaking, though no injuries have been reported.
Remedy Instructions
The firm is no longer in business. Consumers should immediately stop using these bicycles trainers and destroy and discard them.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Dispose, No Remedy Available 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 (Dispose, No Remedy Available) at no cost to you.
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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.