CPSC2008-01-08
Pacific Cycle Recalls Children's Trailer Bicycles; Can Detach from Adult Bicycle and Injure Children
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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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