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Product recall · CPSCOctober 25, 2018Serious
Pacific Cycle Adult Men's Mountain Bicycles
Check whether yours is affected, then follow the instructions below.
What’s wrong
The downtube on the bicycles can crack, posing a fall hazard
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fall risk.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled bicycles and contact Pacific Cycle to receive a free replacement bicycle
Who to contact: Pacific Cycle toll-free at 877-564-2261 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email customerservice@pacific-cycle.com or go online at www.pacific-cycle.com and click on Safety Notices & Recalls for more information.
The product
This recall involves Schwinn Abbott Adult Men's Full Suspension Mountain Bicycles. The bicycles are black with green, yellow and blue accent colors on the downtubes. The bicycles were sold with 29 inch tires. "Schwinn" is printed in green and yellow on the downtube of the bicycle and "Abbott" is printed in blue on the top tube of the bicycle near the bicycle stem and handlebars.
Details
- Units affected
- 17600
- Recall date
- October 25, 2018
- Brand
- Tianjin Fuji-ta Bicycle Industrial Co. Ltd., of China, Pacific Cycle Inc., of Madison, Wis.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- Pacific Cycle has received 37 reports of cracks in the bike's downtube. One injury has been reported, involving cuts and abrasions.
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The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Pacific Cycle Recalls Adult Men's Mountain Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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