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REI Recalls Children's Trailer Bicycles; Can Detach from Adult Bicycle and Injure Children

U.S. CPSCFallsSep 18, 2007
Recalled Trailer Bicycle
Recalled Trailer Bicycle

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Hazard

The children's trailer bicycle can detach from the adult bicycle, posing a fall hazard to children.

Remedy

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.

Incidents & injuries

REI has received one report of a children's trailer bicycle detaching from the adult bicycle. No injuries have been reported.

Product 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 on

REI stores nationwide from February 2007 through June 2007 for about $160.

Contact the company

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 Web site at www.rei.com or contact your local REI store.

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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