Pacific Cycle Recalls Children's Trailer Bicycles; Can Detach from Adult Bicycle and Injure Children
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2008-01-08). Hazards: fall. Models: 12-PF250, 13-SC250, 13-SC350, M5101. About 7,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08156 |
| Published | 2008-01-08 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Bicycles & Accessories |
| Products | InStep "Pathfinder," Schwinn "Run About," and Mongoose "Alley Cat" Trailer Bicycles |
| Firm named in the title | Pacific Cycle |
| Firms | Pacific Cycle Inc., of Madison, Wis. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 7,000 |
| Model numbers | 12-PF250, 13-SC250, 13-SC350, M5101 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Bicycle stores and retailers nationwide from January 2007 through August 2007 for between $80 and $120. |
Description
The "Pathfinder," "Run About," and "Alley Cat" are single-wheeled, children's bicycles that connect to an adult's bicycle by a coupler. The recall includes model numbers: 12-PF250, 13-SC250, 13-SC350 and M5101. The model number is located on the lower seat tube of the frame. The affected couplers have welded plates; bicycles that have couplers with cast parts are not included in this recall.
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.
Incidents and injuries
Pacific Cycle has received one report of the coupler failing, resulting in a fall and abrasions to the rider.
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