CPSC2008-01-08
Pacific Cycle Recalls Children's Trailer Bicycles; Can Detach from Adult Bicycle and Injure Children
Pacific Cycle Inc., of Madison, Wis.
Hazard
The coupler connecting the children's trailer bike to the adult's bicycle has welds that can fail, posing a fall hazard to children.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the trailer bicycle immediately and contact the firm for a free repair kit.
Sold at
Bicycle stores and retailers nationwide from January 2007 through August 2007 for between $80 and $120.
Affected count
About 7,000
Injuries reported
Pacific Cycle has received one report of the coupler failing, resulting in a fall and abrasions to the rider.
Manufactured in
China
Products
InStep "Pathfinder," Schwinn "Run About," and Mongoose "Alley Cat" Trailer Bicycles
Consumer 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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Pacific-Cycle-Recalls-Childrens-Trailer-Bicycles-Can-Detach-from-Adult-Bicycle-and-Injure-ChildrenDon't want to check this manually?
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