The CPSC is recalling approximately 7,000 trailer bicycles manufactered by Pacific Cycle under the names: InStep “Pathfinder,” Schwinn “Run About,” and Mongoose “Alley Cat.” 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 has received one report of the coupler failing, resulting in a fall and abrasions to the rider.
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.
The bicycles were sold at bicycle stores and retailers nationwide from January 2007 through August 2007 for between $80 and $120 and were manufactured in China.
