CPSC recall 05581
2005 Nashbar Lil' Shadow Tandem Trailer
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2024-12-18
On 2024-12-18 the CPSC announced a recall of 2005 Nashbar Lil' Shadow Tandem Trailer by Nashbar Direct, citing the bicycle trailers can become unstable when changing directions, due to incorrectly assembled hitch mechanisms, posing a risk of injury to the riders.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 05581 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2005-06-20 |
| Published | 2024-12-18 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Nashbar Direct |
| Distribution | US |
Product
2005 Nashbar Lil' Shadow Tandem Trailer | 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.
Reason
The bicycle trailers can become unstable when changing directions, due to incorrectly assembled hitch mechanisms, posing a risk of injury to the riders.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Nashbar-Direct-Announce-Recall-of-Bicycle-Trailers
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