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Pacific Cycle Recalls Swivel Wheel Jogging Strollers Due to Crash and Fall Hazards

Recall 16-219 · July 7, 2016 · Pacific Cycle

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled jogging strollers and contact Pacific Cycle to obtain a repair kit to secure the front wheel. The repair kit includes a replacement mechanism for securing the front wheel that uses a traditional screw on/off method of attachment instead of the quick release lever method of attachment shipped with the product, as well as new warning labels. Consumers should not return the jogging strollers to retailers where purchased. A repair video is available at www.pacific-cycle.com/safety-notices-recalls/.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
16-219 (CPSC)
Recall date
July 7, 2016
Brand
Pacific Cycle
Category
Baby and nursery
Products
Instep and Schwinn swivel wheel jogging strollers
Hazard
Crash and Fall Hazards
Hazard type
Falls and tip-oversCrashes and loss of control
Remedy
Repair
Units
About 217,600
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
July 7, 2016

What was recalled

This recall involves single and double occupant swivel wheel jogging strollers that have a quick release mechanism for removing and re-attaching the front wheel. Instep Safari, Instep Grand Safari, Instep Flight, Schwinn Turismo and Schwinn Discover Single and Double Occupant Swivel jogging strollers with the following model numbers are affected. These models come in a variety of colors. The model number is located on the inside of the metal frame above the rear right wheel. Instep Safari - Single Instep Grand Safari - Single Instep Safari - Double Instep Grand Safari - Double Instep Flight - Single 11-AR178 11-AR182 11-AR220B 11-AR282 11-AR101AZ 11-AR179 11-AR183 11-AR224 11-AR283 11-AR180 11-AR184 11-AR278 11-AR284 11-AR181 11-AR-192 11-AR279 11-AR292 11-AR240B 11-AR193 11-AR280 11-AR293 11-AR245 11-AR281 11-AR250 11-AR290 11-AR255 11-AR291 11-AR700A 11-AR340B 111-AR750 11-AR345 11-AR178DS 11-AR350 11-AR179DS 11-AR355 11-AR120B 11-AR190 11-AR191 Instep Flight - Double Schwinn Turismo - Single Schwinn Turismo - Double Schwinn Discover - Single Schwinn Discover - Double 11-AR201AZ 13-SC113 13-SC213 13-SC105AZ 13-SC205AZ 11-AR301AZ 13-SC114 13-SC214 13-SC116 13-SC216 13-SC117 13-SC217

Is my product affected?

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

  • Instep and Schwinn swivel wheel jogging strollers · About 217,600 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Small retailers nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Target.com, Toys-R-Us.com, Walmart.com and other online retailers from January 2010 through June 2016 for between $130 and $350.; Lerado (Zhongshan) Industrial Co. Ltd., of China; Pacific Cycle Inc., of Madison, Wis..

Injuries or incidents reported

The firm has received 132 reports of the front wheel becoming loose or unstable, resulting in 215 injuries, including head injuries, sprains, lacerations, bumps, bruises, and abrasions.

Consumer contact

Pacific Cycle toll-free at 877-564-2261 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, online at www.pacific-cycle.com, www.instep.net or www.schwinnbikes.com and click on "Safety Notices & Recalls" or email customerservice@pacific-cycle.com for more information.

Recall history and context

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

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 238 recalls in the baby and nursery category, 59 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Instep and Schwinn swivel wheel jogging strollers (About 217,600 units). This recall involves single and double occupant swivel wheel jogging strollers that have a quick release mechanism for removing and re-attaching the front wheel.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Crash and Fall Hazards.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled jogging strollers and contact Pacific Cycle to obtain a repair kit to secure the front wheel. The repair kit includes a replacement mechanism for securing the front wheel that uses a traditional screw on/off method of attachment instead of the quick release lever method of attachment shipped with the product, as well as new warning labels. Consumers should not…

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on July 7, 2016. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.