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

Recall at a glance

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

• InStep "Pathfinder," Schwinn "Run About," and Mongoose "Alley Cat" Trailer Bicycles · About 7,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Bicycle stores and retailers nationwide from January 2007 through August 2007 for between $80 and $120.; Pacific Cycle Inc., of Madison, Wis..

Injuries or incidents reported

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

Consumer contact

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

Recall history and context

Pacific Cycle appears in 14 CPSC recalls on record. See all Pacific Cycle recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 451 recalls in the sports, bikes and outdoor category, 74 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

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