January 9, 2008
Pacific Cycle is recalling about about 7,000 InStep Pathfinder, Schwinn Run About, and Mongoose Alley Cat trailer bicycles.
The coupler connecting the childrens trailer bike to the adults bicycle has welds that can fail, posing a fall hazard to children.
Pacific Cycle has received one report of the coupler failing, resulting in a fall and abrasions to the rider.
The "Pathfinder, Run About, and Alley Cat are single-wheeled, childrens bicycles that connect to an adults 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.
Not all recycle items are represented in the photos displayed.
The items were sold at bicycle stores and retailers nationwide from January 2007 through August 2007 for between $80 and $120. They were made in China.
Consumers should stop using the trailer bicycle immediately and contact the firm for a free repair kit.
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.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
