CPSC, Nashbar Direct Announce Recall Bicycle Resistance Trainers for Repair
Source: CPSC Recall #06533
Recall Date
2006-03-07
Manufacturer
Nashbar Direct, of Canfield, Ohio
Units Affected
About 2,500
Products Involved
2006 Nashbar Bicycle Trainers
Hazard
The base of the trainer has a blocking mechanism that can break, causing the bicycle to disengage from the stand, posing a fall hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the bicycle trainers immediately until repaired.
Reported Injuries
Nashbar Direct has not received any reports of incidents or injuries.
Sold At
Catalogs and Web site sales nationwide from August 2005 through February 2006 for about $300.
Manufactured In
Italy
Full Recall Description
The Nashbar Watt Master and 2006 Fluid trainers are metallic gray with graphic Nashbar "N" decals running vertically along the rear face of the right rear support leg. The recalled item number is printed on the bottom of the last page of the owner's manual. The following are the recalled models: Trainer Models Item Number Nashbar Watt Master Fluid NB-WMF5 Nashbar Watt Master Magnetic NB-WM5 Nashbar 2006 Fluid Adjustable NB-FTA5 Nashbar 2006 Fluid NB-FT5 Nashbar 2006 Fluid/HRM NB-FT5H
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28