InStep "Pathfinder," Schwinn "Run About," and Mongoose "Alley Cat" Trailer Bicycles
Class II - ModerateWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: (About 7,000)
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Pacific Cycle Inc., of Madison, Wis.
- Reason for Recall:
- The coupler connecting the children's trailer bike to the adult's bicycle has welds that can fail, posing a fall hazard to children.
- Classification:
- Class II - Moderate
Products that might cause a temporary health problem, or pose a slight threat of a serious nature.
- Status:
- ongoing
- 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.
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Product Information
Full 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.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
(About 7,000)
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:
View on CPSC.govCPSC Recall Number: 08156
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