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Schwinn Ovation bicycle child carriers recalled for fall hazard
The buckles that secure the restraint straps on this rear-mounted bike carrier can release during use, which could cause a child to fall. Pacific Cycle has received one report of buckle failure, though no injuries have been reported yet.
From the CPSC notice · Read the official notice ↗
What to do
- Stop using the Schwinn Ovation Bicycle Child Carrier (Model SW80356) immediately.
- Check the underside of your carrier for date codes 712A0329BE or 712A0421BE.
- Contact Pacific Cycle for a full refund at schwinnbikes.com or the retailer where you purchased it.
Is yours affected?
Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.
- Product
- Schwinn Ovation Bicycle Child Carriers
- Sold at
- Amazon.com and schwinnbikes.com from May 2025 through September 2025 for between $190 and $230.
- Sold in
- Nationwide
- Made for
- Children
Photos from the CPSC
Details
- Units affected
- About 650
- Injuries reported
- Pacific Cycle is aware of one incident where the buckles released. No injuries have been reported.
- Illnesses reported
- None reported
- Fix
- Refund
- Manufactured in
- China
- Company contact
- Pacific Cycle toll-free at 877-564-2261 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at customerservice@pacific-cycle.com or online at www.pacific-cycle.com/safety-notices-recalls/ or go to www.pacific-cycle.com and click on "Recalls" for more information.
- Recall number
- 26151
In the CPSC's words
- Description
- This recall involves the Schwinn Ovation Bicycle Child Carrier, Model SW80356. The product is black with a gray seat cushion, black harness straps, and red buckles. It attaches to a rear bike rack that was sold with the carrier. The impacted date codes are 712A0329BE and 712A0421BE. The model number and date code are located on the underside of the carrier.
- Hazard
- The buckles securing the restraints around the child can release during use, posing a fall hazard.
- Remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled carriers and contact Pacific Cycle for a full refund.