The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·06533·Announced 2006-03-07

Nashbar Bicycle Resistance Trainers Recalled for Potential Fall Hazard

Nashbar Direct is recalling about 2,500 2006 bicycle trainers because a broken blocking mechanism can cause the bike to disengage, posing a fall risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fall hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Nashbar Direct, of Canfield, Ohio, is recalling about 2,500 units of 2006 Nashbar Bicycle Trainers. The recall involves specific models including the Nashbar Watt Master Fluid, Watt Master Magnetic, and 2006 Fluid series. These trainers were sold nationwide via catalogs and the company's website from August 2005 through February 2006 for approximately $300.

The base of the trainer contains a blocking mechanism that can break. If this mechanism fails, the bicycle can disengage from the stand, creating a hazard that may cause the user to fall. Nashbar Direct has not received any reports of incidents or injuries related to this defect.

Consumers should stop using the affected bicycle trainers immediately until they are repaired. To identify if a unit is affected, check the item number printed on the bottom of the last page of the owner's manual against the recalled list. For more information, consumers can contact Nashbar at (800) 888-2710 between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.nashbar.com.

The recalled product

Product
2006 Nashbar Bicycle Trainers
Manufacturer
Nashbar Direct, of Canfield, Ohio
Category
Consumer Product — Exercise Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
2,500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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