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

CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2008-01-08 · 08156

Hazards

The coupler connecting the children's trailer bike to the adult's bicycle has welds that can fail, posing a fall hazard to children.

Recall

Number: 08156
Date: 2008-01-08
Injuries reported: 1

Products

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

Companies

Manufacturer(s): Pacific Cycle Inc., of Madison, Wis.
Retailer(s): Bicycle stores and retailers nationwide from January 2007 through August 2007 for between $80 and $120.
Country of manufacture: China

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.

Source

Authoritative: CPSC recall page
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