Axiom Firefly bike passenger trailers
Class II - ModerateWhat Should You Do?
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- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
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Recall Details
- Company:
- Norco
- Reason for Recall:
- Fall
- Classification:
- Class II - Moderate
Products that might cause a temporary health problem, or pose a slight threat of a serious nature.
- Status:
- ongoing
- Hazard:
- Fall
Product Information
Full Description:
Bike Passenger Trailers Recalled by Norco Products USA NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 Note: Telephone Number Change; Email Address Deleted FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Originally issued March 31, 1998, Last Revised February 2, 2005 Release # 98-089 Company Phone Number: (800) 663-8916 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Ken Giles, (301) 504-7052 CPSC, Norco Products USA Announce Recall of Bike Passenger Trailers WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Norco Products USA, of Tukwila, Wash., is recalling about 450 bike passenger trailers for repair. Metal fatigue could cause failure at the hitch arm pivot bracket, resulting in the trailer breaking loose from the bicycle, causing injury to the occupant of the trailer. Norco Products is not aware of any injuries involving these trailers. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. These trailers are designed to carry one or two children behind a bicycle. This recall includes Norco Stagecoach, Norco Rambler, Norco Tot Taxi, Axiom Firefly and Bike Mate Trailer models with a folding arm. The model name is located on the back of the trailer in 2-inch letters. Small independent bicycle shops in Washington, Oregon, Northern California, Idaho and Colorado sold the trailers from January 1997 through February 1998 for about $200 to $350. Consumers should stop using these bike trailers immediately and call the store where purchased or Norco Products to arrange to have a safety upgrade kit installed at no charge. For the location of the nearest store or for more information, consumers should call Norco at (800) 663-8916 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PST Monday through Friday.
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Official Source
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View on CPSC.govCPSC Recall Number: 98089