REI · Recalled
REI Recalls Children's Trailer Bicycles; Can Detach from Adult Bicycle and Injure Children
The children's trailer bicycle can detach from the adult bicycle, posing a fall hazard to children.
- Units
- About 5,200
- Reports
- 1
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $160
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- REI stores nationwide from February 2007 through June 2007 for about $160.
- Product type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Recreational Equipment Inc.(REI), of Kent, Wash.
Incident log
REI has received one report of a children's trailer bicycle detaching from the adult bicycle. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
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.
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.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated SEP 18 2007; last revised MAY 23 2014.