CPSC2006-05-09
Bicycle Child Carriers Recalled Due to Fall Hazard
PTI Sports Inc., of Coral Gables, Fla.
Hazard
If the seat is not fully seated on the rack, the plastic guide tabs on the carrier can break. If these tabs break, it could cause the seat to fall off. This poses a risk of serious injury to a child seated in the carrier.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the bicycle child carriers. Do not return the carrier to store. Contact PTI Sports for a free safety bracket and revised installation instructions.
Sold at
Department stores, discount department stores, and military exchanges nationwide from September 2004 through November 2005 for about $50.
Affected count
About 14,000
Injuries reported
PTI Sports has received five reports of the bicycle child carriers falling, including three reports of minor injuries, such as bumps and scratches.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Schwinn Deluxe Bicycle Child Carriers
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact PTI Sports at (800) 515-0074 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, e-mail the firm at customerservice@ptisports.com, or visit the firm's web site at www.schwinnbike.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Bicycle-Child-Carriers-Recalled-Due-to-Fall-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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