Nashbar Direct Inc. Recalls Bicycle Resistance Trainers Due to Puncture Hazard

Affected

The recalled trainers are folding stands that lift and apply resistance to the rear wheel of a standard bike, converting the bike into a stationary trainer. The recall includes Travel Trac Gravity Inertial Trainers (catalog # NB-TTMIF) with a looping black base with two red support arms. "Travel Trac" is printed in white on the right support arm and "Millennium" is printed in white on the left arm. "Inertial" is printed on the top of the right arm in black with a white border. The resistance unit has a rounded black plastic cover with a soft red elastomer roller. The item number is also printed on the bottom of the last page of the owner's manual.

The file

Sold at

Nashbar's Web site and catalogs from January 2008 through February 2008 for about $330.

Product type

Exercise Machines/Equipment

Made in

Italy

Recalled by

Nashbar Direct Inc., of Canfield, Ohio

Incident log

Nashbar has received three reports of springs releasing from the bike trainers. No injuries have been reported.

What the notice says to do

Consumers should immediately stop using these bicycle trainers and contact Nashbar to receive a free repair or refund.

For additional information, contact Nashbar at (877) 688-8600 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's Web site at www.nashbar.com or by e-mail at recall@nashbar.com