2006 Nashbar Bicycle Trainers
CPSC Recall #06-533 — March 6, 2006
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
Consumers should stop using the bicycle trainers immediately until repaired.
Units Affected
About 2,500
Sold At
Catalogs and Web site sales nationwide from August 2005 through February 2006 for about $300.
Importer
Nashbar Direct, of Canfield, Ohio
Manufactured In
Italy
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Check if you purchased it and follow the remedy instructions — contact the manufacturer for a Repair. If you experienced an injury, report it to the CPSC SaferProducts.gov.