Pacific Cycle Recalls Children's Trailer Bicycles
Pacific Cycle Recalls Children's Trailer Bicycles; Can Detach from Adult Bicycle and Injure Children
Why was Pacific Cycle Recalls Children's Trailer Bicycles recalled?
The coupler connecting the children's trailer bike to the adult's bicycle has welds that can fail, posing a fall hazard to children.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the trailer bicycle immediately and contact the firm for a free repair kit. Contact: For additional information, contact Pacific Cycle toll-free at (877) 564-2261 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.instep.net, www.schwinnbikes.com, or www.mongoose.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- InStep "Pathfinder," Schwinn "Run About," and Mongoose "Alley Cat" Trailer Bicycles
- Company
- Pacific Cycle Inc., of Madison, Wis.
- Quantity
- About 7,000
- Sold at
- Bicycle stores and retailers nationwide from January 2007 through August 2007 for between $80 and $120.
- Recall date
- January 8, 2008
- Incidents / injuries
- Pacific Cycle has received one report of the coupler failing, resulting in a fall and abrasions to the rider.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The "Pathfinder," "Run About," and "Alley Cat" are single-wheeled, children's bicycles that connect to an adult's bicycle by a coupler. The recall includes model numbers: 12-PF250, 13-SC250, 13-SC350 and M5101. The model number is located on the lower seat tube of the frame. The affected couplers have welded plates; bicycles that have couplers with cast parts are not included in this recall.