REI Recalls Children's Trailer Bicycles; Can Detach from Adult Bicycle and Injure Children
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fall hazard). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3851.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3851.
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.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Rei Stores Nationwide From February 2007 Through June 2007 For About $160. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3851.
For additional information, contact REI at (800) 426-4840 between 4 a.m. and 11 p.m. PT seven days a week, visit the company's Web site at www.rei.com or contact your local REI store.
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Rei Stores Nationwide From February 2007 Through June 2007 For About $160. Recall FAQ
Rei Stores Nationwide From February 2007 Through June 2007 For About $160. is the subject of a children's products recall: REI Recalls Children's Trailer Bicycles; Can Detach from Adult Bicycle and Injure Children. The notice was published on September 18, 2007 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 5,200 units are potentially affected.