CPSC2022-12-22
Pacific Cycle Recalls Pacific Kids' Igniter and Pacific Bubble Pop 20-Inch Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target
Pacific Cycle Inc., of Madison, Wisconsin
Hazard
The bicycle's handlebar can become loose during use, posing a fall hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled bicycles and contact Pacific Cycle to receive a free repair kit, which will contain a bolt, nut, washer and grease packet with instructions to apply grease to the bolt.
Sold at
Target stores nationwide and online at www.target.com from July 2020 through September 2022 for about $140.
Affected count
About 147,000
Injuries reported
The firm has received 23 reports of incidents of the bicycle's handlebars becoming loose during use. Ten injuries involving bruising and abrasions have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Pacific Igniter and Pacific Bubble Pop 20" kids' bicycles
Consumer contact
Pacific Cycle toll-free at 877-564-2261 from 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at customerservice@pacific-cycle.com or online at www.pacific-cycle.com/safety-notices-recalls/ or www.pacific-cycle.com and click on "Safety Notices and Recalls" for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Pacific-Cycle-Recalls-Pacific-Kids-Igniter-and-Pacific-Bubble-Pop-20-Inch-Bicycles-Due-to-Fall-Hazard-Sold-Exclusively-at-TargetDon't want to check this manually?
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