Adams Trail-a-Bike or Adams Slipstream Bicycle Attachment
CPSC Recall #05-080 — January 6, 2005
Product
Adams Trail-a-Bike or Adams Slipstream Bicycle Attachment
Description
The recall involves the Adams Trail-A-Bike or Adams Slipstream sold under the following models: Starter, Folder, Shifter, Shocker, Ultimate Tandem, Deluxe Folder, Me 2 and Original. "Trail-A-Bike" or "Slipstream" is printed on the top tube of the bicycle attachment and "Adams" is printed on the chain guard. The product resembles a children's bicycle without a front wheel and has an elongated top tube that stretches to attach to the seat post of an adult bicycle, creating a tandem. The product was sold for use by children ages 4 to 7.
Hazard
The hardware used in the assembly of the universal hitch may come loose causing the unit to separate from the lead bicycle, which could lead to a serious injury or death to the rider of the bicycle attachment.
Incidents / Injuries
Norco Products has received two reports of hardware falling out of the hitch assembly. One minor injury reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact their local bicycle dealer to arrange for an inspection and to receive a no charge repair kit to be installed for free.
Units Affected
About 80,000
Sold At
Independent bicycle stores nationwide from January 1996 through October 2004 for between $125 to $295.
Importer
Norco Products Ltd., of British Columbia, Canada
Manufactured In
China