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Product recall · CPSCApril 22, 2008Worth checking
Performance Inc. Bicycle Resistance Trainers Due to Puncture Hazard
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The springs in the resistance trainers can unhook and become a projectile, posing a puncture hazard to users or bystanders.
The Recall Registry rates this worth checking — we found nothing in the notice describing a specific injury. A recall covers only the versions, UPCs or date codes it names, so check those against yours.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using these bicycle trainers and return the trainers to the local Performance store for a refund, repair or credit. Consumers also can return the trainers directly to Performance for a repair or refund.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Performance at (800) 727-2433 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's Web site at www.performanceinc.com or by e-mail at recall@performanceinc.com
The product
The recalled trainers are folding stands that lift and apply resistance to the rear wheel of a standard bike, converting the bike into a stationary trainer. There are three Travel Trac (TT) models included in the recall. The TT Inertial and TT I-Force Wireless use the same stand, with a looping black base and two red bike support arms. Along the right arm, "Travel Trac" is printed in white. "Millennium" is printed along the left arm of the stand on a vertical white decal. TT Inertial and I-Force Wireless have black horizontal decals. The TT Millennium I-Force has a collapsible black stand with Travel Trac and I-Force vertical white decals and Inertial in small red letters. The item numbers are printed on the bottom of the last page of the owner's manual. The following models are included in the recall: Model Catalog # UPC Travel Trac Inertial 40-3834 400014548343 Travel Trac I-Force Wireless 40-3833 400014548268 Travel Trac Millennium I-Force 40-3656 400013501073
Details
- Units affected
- About 3,000
- Recall date
- April 22, 2008
- Brand
- Performance Inc., of Chapel Hill, N.C.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- Performance has received three reports of springs releasing from the bike trainers. No injuries have been reported.
Performance stores nationwide, and Performance's Web site and catalogs from October 2006 through March 2008 for between $330 and $400.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Performance Inc. Recalls Bicycle Resistance Trainers Due to Puncture Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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