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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2008-04-22

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

Is my product affected?

2008 Travel Trac Gravity Inertial Trainers

  • Brand Nashbar Direct Inc., of Canfield, Ohio

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Nashbar Direct Inc. is recalling Travel Trac Gravity Inertial Trainers (catalog # NB-TTMIF), which are folding bicycle resistance trainers that lift and apply resistance to a bike's rear wheel to convert it into a stationary trainer. The recalled trainers have a looping black base with two red support arms, with "Travel Trac" and "Millennium" printed in white on the support arms, "Inertial" printed on the top of the right arm, a rounded black plastic cover, and a soft red elastomer roller. The springs in these trainers can unhook and become projectiles, creating a puncture hazard to users or bystanders.

Consumers who own the recalled trainers should immediately stop using them. According to the recall notice, affected consumers should contact Nashbar to receive a free repair or refund.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

The springs in the resistance trainers can unhook and become a projectile, posing a puncture hazard to users or bystanders.

What should I do?

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

Details from the source

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.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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