CPSC2001-03-13
CPSC, Pacific Cycle LLC Announce Recall of Water Bottles Included With Girls' Bikes
Pacific Cycle LLC, of McFarland, Wis.
Hazard
The drinking valve on the cap can detach, presenting a potential choking hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should take the bottles away from children immediately and discard them. To receive a replacement water bottle, contact Pacific Cycle.
Sold at
The bicycles with the water bottle were sold at Wal-Mart stores nationwide and on the Wal-Mart website, from July 2000 through January 2001, for about $60.
Affected count
About 42,000
Injuries reported
Pacific Cycle has received two reports of drinking valves detaching. No injuries have been reported.
Products
Water bottles included with girl's Mongoose Heart Breaker bicycles
Consumer contact
Consumers may call Pacific Cycle toll-free at (800) 626-2811 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the Pacific Cycle website at www.mongoose.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Pacific-Cycle-LLC-Announce-Recall-of-Water-Bottles-Included-With-Girls-BikesDon't want to check this manually?
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