CPSC

InStep "Pathfinder," Schwinn "Run About," and Mongoose Recalled for Fall Hazard

Good (Cast) and Bad (Welded) Parts
Good (Cast) and Bad (Welded) Parts
Recalled Children's Trailer Bike
Recalled Children's Trailer Bike
Recalled Children's Trailer Bike
Recalled Children's Trailer Bike
Recalled Children's Trailer Bike
Recalled Children's Trailer Bike

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.

What You Should Do

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the trailer bicycle immediately and contact the firm for a free repair kit.

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

Products

InStep "Pathfinder," Schwinn "Run About," and Mongoose "Alley Cat" Trailer Bicycles

Injuries & Incidents

Sold At

Bicycle stores and retailers nationwide from January 2007 through August 2007 for between $80 and $120.