CPSCGeneral Alert
Pacific Cycle Recalls Children's Trailer Bicycles; Can Detach from Adult Bicycle...
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 |