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CPSC, Nashbar Direct Announce Recall of Bicycle Trailers

Date: June 20, 2005
Company: Nashbar catalog and Web site sales, from October 27, 2004 through May 10, 2005,
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Consumers should stop using the bicycle trailers immediately and contact Nashbar for instructions on how to return the product and receive a full refund, plus a $20 gift certificate toward your next purchase.

Affected Products

The recall involves tandem bicycle trailers manufactured for and sold by Nashbar Direct. The Lil' Shadow is a black single wheel bicycle trailer that attaches to the seat post of full-size adult bicycles. The bicycle trailer is a curved steel mast with a seat, pedals and handlebar for a small child. The child can help propel the bicycle/trailer combination by means of a chain driven freewheel sprocket on the bicycle trailer's wheel. Every bicycle trailer has a serial number located at the bottom bracket. Bicycle trailers affected have serial numbers PC4F001 through PC4F300.

Why Was This Recalled?

The bicycle trailers can become unstable when changing directions, due to incorrectly assembled hitch mechanisms, posing a risk of injury to the riders.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About Nashbar catalog and Web site sales, from October 27, 2004 through May 10, 2005,

Nashbar catalog and Web site sales, from October 27, 2004 through May 10, 2005, has 1 total recall tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report