CPSC, Norco Products Ltd. Announce Recall of Bicycle Attachment
Source: CPSC Recall #05080
Recall Date
2005-01-07
Manufacturer
Norco Products Ltd., of British Columbia, Canada
Units Affected
About 80,000
Products Involved
Adams Trail-a-Bike or Adams Slipstream Bicycle Attachment
Hazard
The hardware used in the assembly of the universal hitch may come loose, causing the unit to separate from the lead bicycle, which could lead to a serious injury or death to the rider of the bicycle attachment.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact their local bicycle dealer to arrange for an inspection and to receive a no-charge repair kit to be installed for free.
Reported Injuries
Norco Products has received two reports of hardware falling out of the hitch assembly. One minor injury reported.
Sold At
Independent bicycle stores nationwide from January 1996 through October 2004 for between $125 to $295.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
The recall involves the Adams Trail-A-Bike or Adams Slipstream sold under the following models: Starter, Folder, Shifter, Shocker, Ultimate Tandem, Deluxe Folder, Me 2 and Original. "Trail-A-Bike" or "Slipstream" is printed on the top tube of the bicycle attachment and "Adams" is printed on the chain guard. The product resembles a children's bicycle without a front wheel and has an elongated top tube that stretches to attach to the seat post of an adult bicycle, creating a tandem. The product was sold for use by children ages 4 to 7.
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