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CPSC, Norco Products Ltd. Announce Recall of Bicycle Attachment

U.S. CPSCInjuriesJan 7, 2005
Slipstream Bicycle Attachment
Slipstream Bicycle Attachment

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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.

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.

Incidents & injuries

Norco Products has received two reports of hardware falling out of the hitch assembly. One minor injury reported.

Product 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.

Sold on

Independent bicycle stores nationwide from January 1996 through October 2004 for between $125 to $295.

Contact the company

Call Norco Products toll-free at (800) 663-8916 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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