CPSC, Norco Products Ltd. Announce Recall of Bicycle Attachment
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2847.
The recall involves the Adams Trail-A-Bike or Adams Slipstream sold under the following models: Starter, Folder, Shifter, Shocker, Ultimate Tandem, Deluxe Folder, Me 2 and Original. "Trail-A-Bike" or "Slipstream" is printed on the top tube of the bicycle attachment and "Adams" is printed on the chain guard. The product resembles a children's bicycle without a front wheel and has an elongated top tube that stretches to attach to the seat post of an adult bicycle, creating a tandem. The product was sold for use by children ages 4 to 7.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2847.
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact their local bicycle dealer to arrange for an inspection and to receive a no-charge repair kit to be installed for free.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Independent Bicycle Stores Nationwide From January 1996 Through October 2004 For Between $125 To $295. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2847.
Call Norco Products toll-free at (800) 663-8916 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
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Independent Bicycle Stores Nationwide From January 1996 Through October 2004 For Between $125 To $295. Recall FAQ
Independent Bicycle Stores Nationwide From January 1996 Through October 2004 For Between $125 To $295. is the subject of a bicycles & wheeled sports recall: CPSC, Norco Products Ltd. Announce Recall of Bicycle Attachment. The notice was published on January 7, 2005 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 80,000 units are potentially affected.