CPSC, Nashbar Direct Announce Recall of Bicycle Trailers
Source: CPSC Recall #05581
Recall Date
2005-06-20
Manufacturer
Nashbar Direct, of Canfield, Ohio
Units Affected
300
Products Involved
2005 Nashbar Lil' Shadow Tandem Trailer
Hazard
The bicycle trailers can become unstable when changing directions, due to incorrectly assembled hitch mechanisms, posing a risk of injury to the riders.
Remedy
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.
Reported Injuries
Nashbar has received eight reports of misassembled hitch mechanisms. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At
Nashbar catalog and Web site sales, from October 27, 2004 through May 10, 2005, for about $150.
Manufactured In
Taiwan
Full Recall Description
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.
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