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Adams Trail-A-Bike and Slipstream RecallJanuary 12, 2005 Products involved in the recall include the Adams Trail-a-bike and Slipstream products. The products are similar to a child bicycle but without front wheel and a frame that stretches forward. It attaches to an adult bike via a universal hitch coupling device that clamps to the seat post of the lead bicycle to create a tandem. We are including all models produced and sold under the Trail-a-bike and Slipstream brand name between 1996 and 2004. Model names include Starter, Folder, Shifter, Shocker, Ultimate Tandem, Deluxe Folder, Me 2 and Original. Products sold between $125 and $295 retail (USD). All units on the market are potentially affected. 
Problem The universal hitch that connects the Trail-a-bike (or Slipstream) to the lead bicycle may have been assembled with hardware that is either out of specification or may have been incorrectly assembled at the factory. The bolts on the universal hitch may not penetrate the łNylock˛ nut deep enough to ensure that it cannot loosen or vibrate off. This could cause the nut to unthread allowing the bolt to work its way out and fall off. As a result, the unit would separate from the leading bicycle while in tow. Trail-a-Bike Hitch: 
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I own a Trail-a-bike or Sliptream product, what should I do? Trail-a-bike or Slipstream product ownerS should stop using the product immediately. The unit must inspected by a bicycle retailer. Units will be repaired free of charge to you if necessary. To prevent the hitch hardware to fall off, Norco Products Ltd. is offering a free repair kit consisting of new longer bolts, concave washers, flat washers, Nylock nuts and a new Neoprene universal joint cover sleeve. What can happen if the product fails? If the Trail-a-bike unit were be to separate from the lead bicycle, the rider on the Trail-a-bike could sustain serious injury or death. Were there any accidents or problems reported to Trail-a-Bike? A total of 2 reports have been made over the course of the past year. Only one involved an injury which happened this summer in late August of 2004. The first incident, this past June, was the result of one of the universal joint nuts falling off. It caused the unit to separate from the lead bicycle. No injury was reported. The second report happened in August 2004 in Seattle. The child was injured when the unit separated from the lead bicycle after one of the universal joint bolts fell out. Link to Official CPSC Recall Notice Consumer Trail-a-bike Recall Press Release I am a consumer with more questions, who should I contact? Your retailer should be able to answer all of your questions as well as assist you with the repair of your Trail-a-bike or Slipstream product. They also have the resources to find out about anything else you need to know so it is best to contact your retailer first. In the event that you still need to contact us, please ideally do so by email at the following address recallconsumer@trail-a-bike.com or by phone at 1-800-663-8916. Information from Adams website.ZB Bracket RecallProfile-Design is recalling its Carbon X and Carbon Stryke aero handlebars because the brackets that attach the forearm pads to the handlebars can loosen or separate during use. Profile-Design received one report of a bracket loosening, resulting in a rider crashing and suffering a broken rib and abrasions. Carbon X is a single-piece carbon fiber handlebar and stem system. The Carbon Stryke aero bars clamp onto standard handlebars. Carbon X handlebars were sold by specialty bicycle retailers from August 1999 through November 2001. Carbon Stryke aero bars were sold from May 1999 through November 2001. What to look for: The ZB bracket does NOT have to be replaced if the brackets are of welded construction, spring loaded flip-up design, or do not have a bolted two-piece design. OGC is now offering replacement brackets. For more information please contact their warranty department at (514) 332-1320 ext.235, or visit www.profile-design.com for complete recall details. |
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