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

U.S. CPSCFallsJan 8, 2008
Good (Cast) and Bad (Welded) Parts
Good (Cast) and Bad (Welded) Parts
Recalled Children's Trailer Bike
Recalled Children's Trailer Bike
Recalled Children's Trailer Bike
Recalled Children's Trailer Bike
Recalled Children's Trailer Bike
Recalled Children's Trailer Bike

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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 & injuries

Pacific Cycle has received one report of the coupler failing, resulting in a fall and abrasions to the rider.

Product 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.

Sold on

Bicycle stores and retailers nationwide from January 2007 through August 2007 for between $80 and $120.

Contact the company

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

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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