CPSC Recall in 2007: REI Recalls Children's Trailer Bicycles; Can Detach from Adult Bicycle and Injure Children
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In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Recreational Equipment Inc.(REI), of Kent, Wash., is voluntarily recalling about 5,200 Novara Afterburner Trailer Bicycles. The children's trailer bicycle can detach from the adult bicycle, posing a fall hazard to children.Name of Product: Novara Afterburner Trailer BicyclesUnits: About 5,200Distributor: Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI), of Kent, Wash.Hazard: The children's trailer bicycle can detach from the adult bicycle, posing a fall hazard to children.Incidents/Injuries: REI has received one report of a children's trailer bicycle detaching from the adult bicycle. No injuries have been reported.Description: This recall involves the Novara Afterburner trailer bicycle, a single-wheel children's bicycle that attaches to, and cannot be operated independently of, an adult bicycle.Sold at: REI stores nationwide from February 2007 through June 2007 for about $160.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the bicycle trailer, visit the nearest REI store or contact REI for a free replacement part, a full refund or credit.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact REI at (800) 426-4840 between 4 a.m. and 11 p.m. PT seven days a week, visit the company's website at www.rei.com or contact your local REI store.
The children's trailer bicycle can detach from the adult bicycle, posing a fall hazard to children.
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REI has received one report of a children's trailer bicycle detaching from the adult bicycle. No injuries have been reported.
REI stores nationwide from February 2007 through June 2007 for about $160.
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