| Product name |
Children's Trailer Bicycles |
| 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. |
| Problem |
The coupler connecting the children's trailer bike to the adult's bicycle has welds that can fail, posing a fall hazard to children. |
| Distribution |
Bicycles stores and retailers nationwide. |
| Company |
Pacific Cycle - 877-564-2261; Web sites - www.instep.net; www.schwinnbikes.com; or www.mongoose.com |
| Dates sold |
January 2007 through August 2007. |
| Date posted |
01/09/2008 |
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