CPSC recall · Reported January 8, 2008
Pacific Cycle Recalls Children's Trailer Bicycles; Can Detach from Adult Bicycle and Injure Children
The coupler connecting the children's trailer bike to the adult's bicycle has welds that can fail, posing a fall hazard to children.
Pacific Cycle Inc., of Madison, Wis. recalled The "Pathfinder," "Run About," and "Alley Cat" are single-wheeled, children's bicycles th….
Pacific Cycle Recalls Children's Trailer Bicycles; Can Detach from Adult Bicycle and Inju… was recalled by Pacific Cycle Inc., of Madison, Wis. in January 8, 2008. Reason: The coupler connecting the children's trailer bike to the adult's bicycle has welds that can fail, posing a f…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the trailer bicycle immediately and contact the firm for a fr…. Verify recall #08156 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Pacific Cycle Inc., of Madison, Wis. issued this CPSC recall-The coupler connecting the children's trailer bike to the adult's bicycle has welds that can fail, posing a f….
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- agency class
- January 8, 2008
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08156 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product 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.
Reason for recall
The coupler connecting the children's trailer bike to the adult's bicycle has welds that can fail, posing a fall hazard to children.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using the trailer bicycle immediately and contact the firm for a free repair kit.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 08156 |
| Date reported | January 8, 2008 |
| Date initiated | January 8, 2008 |
| Recalling firm | Pacific Cycle Inc., of Madison, Wis. |
| Affected scope | About 7,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using the trailer bicycle immediately and contact the firm for a free repair kit.
- Check the recall number (08156) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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