The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced recalls of the following products. Consumers should stop using recalled products unless otherwise instructed. For a complete list of recalled products, visit www.cpsc.gov.
Units: 7,000
Manufacturer: Pacific Cycle Inc., of Madison, Wis.
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.
Description: The InStep “Pathfinder,” Schwinn “Run About” and Mongoose “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 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 at: Bicycle stores and retailers nationwide from January through August 2007 for $80 to $120.
Remedy: Contact Pacific Cycle for a free repair kit.
Contact: Call 877-564-2261 or visit www.instep.net, www.schwinnbikes.com or www.mongoose.com.
