REI Recalls Children's Trailer Bicycles; Can Detach from Adult Bicycle and Injure Children
CPSC recall 07578. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The children's trailer bicycle can detach from the adult bicycle, posing a fall hazard to children.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the bicycle trailer, visit the nearest REI store or contact REI for a free replacement part, a full refund or credit.
CPSC recall 07578 has the recall date 18 Sep 2007. The notice names the firm Recreational Equipment Inc.(REI). The recall has about 5,200 units. The median CPSC recall of 2007 has 14,000 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fall. CPSC gives the product type Bicycles & Accessories.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | REI has received one report of a children's trailer bicycle detaching from the adult bicycle. No injuries have been reported. |
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| Units | 5,200 |
| Description | This recall involves the Novara Afterburner trailer bicycle, a single-wheel children's bicycle that attaches to, and cannot be operated independently of, an adult bicycle. |
| Product | Novara Afterburner Trailer Bicycles, About 5,200, Bicycles & Accessories |
| Sold at | REI stores nationwide from February 2007 through June 2007 for about $160. |
| Distributor | Recreational Equipment Inc.(REI) |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 5,200Median of 2007: 14,000
- CPSC recalls of 2007
- 452
- Recalls of 2007 with one of the same hazards
- 13%
- Recalls of 2007 in the category Bicycles & Accessories
- 3%
- Recalls on the register that name Recreational Equipment Inc.(REI)
- 4
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 27 Jun 2024 | REI Recalls Co-op Cycles REV Children's Bicycles with Training Wheels Due to Fall and Injury Hazards |
| 17 Nov 2015 | REI Recalls Outdoor Rocker Chairs Due to Fall Hazard |
| 2 Jun 2009 | Bicycles Recalled by REI Due to Fork Failure |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 07578The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 07578. https://recallregister.com/product/3851-rei-recalls-children-s-trailer-bicycles-can-detach-from-adult-bicycle/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 07578 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
REI has received one report of a children's trailer bicycle detaching from the adult bicycle. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
REI stores nationwide from February 2007 through June 2007 for about $160.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 07578?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 5,200
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China