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

Name: Pacific Cycle Recalls Children's Trailer Bicycles; Can Detach from Adult Bicycle and Injure Children
Brand: Pacific Cycle Inc., of Madison, Wis.
SKU: CPSC-08156
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: January 8, 2008Recall ID: 08156Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for 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.

Product Description & Identification

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.

Affected Products

InStep "Pathfinder," Schwinn "Run About," and Mongoose "Alley Cat" Trailer Bicycles

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Pacific-Cycle-Recalls-Childrens-Trailer-Bicycles-Can-Detach-from-Adult-Bicycle-and-Injure-Children
Title	Pacific Cycle Recalls Children's Trailer Bicycles; Can Detach from Adult Bicycle and Injure Children
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/3d7a073df4274675860eea4be62f651b.jpg
Images › 1 › Caption	Good (Cast) and Bad (Welded) Parts
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/b75e13a25b544600ba93c20c60a0bc31.jpg
Images › 2 › Caption	Recalled Children's Trailer Bike
Images › 3 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/c6849099d7e142faa19b8d6b5eacd7b9.jpg
Images › 3 › Caption	Recalled Children's Trailer Bike
Images › 4 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/1b18b6f1db5d4102965165dc8161a475.jpg
Images › 4 › Caption	Recalled Children's Trailer Bike
Hazards › Name	The coupler connecting the children's trailer bike to the adult's bicycle has welds that can fail, posing a fall hazard to children.
Injuries › Name	Pacific Cycle has received one report of the coupler failing, resulting in a fall and abrasions to the rider.
Products › Name	InStep "Pathfinder," Schwinn "Run About," and Mongoose "Alley Cat" Trailer Bicycles
Products › Type	Bicycles & Accessories
Products › Category I D	1850
Products › Number Of Units	About 7,000
Recall I D	4173
Remedies › Name	Consumers should stop using the trailer bicycle immediately and contact the firm for a free repair kit.
Retailers › Name	Bicycle stores and retailers nationwide from January 2007 through August 2007 for between $80 and $120.
Recall Date	2008-01-08T00:00:00
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.
Recall Number	08156
Manufacturers › Name	Pacific Cycle Inc., of Madison, Wis.
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
Last Publish Date	2014-05-23T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	China

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Recalling FirmPacific Cycle Inc., of Madison, Wis.

Recall Hazard Severity

Caution (Class III)

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