CPSC recall 02040
Moongoose "Ally Cat" tandem bicycle accessories
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2025-07-30
On 2025-07-30 the CPSC announced a recall of Moongoose "Ally Cat" tandem bicycle accessories by Pacific Cycle, citing the hitch connecting the tandem accessory to the host bicycle can fail, causing the tandem accessory to become unstable, which poses the risk of injury to riders.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 02040 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2001-11-14 |
| Published | 2025-07-30 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Pacific Cycle |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Moongoose "Ally Cat" tandem bicycle accessories | The "Ally Cat" tandem bicycle accessory consists of a wheel, seat, pedals, and handlebars, and attaches to the host bicycle by a hitch. The recalled "Ally Cat" has the model number AC 100, AC 200, or AC 300, which is located on the top tube in products sold by independent bicycle retailers or L.L.Bean Inc. The accessories were sold at Wal-Mart Stores under the name "Mongoose Ally Cat," with the Mongoose name appearing on the down tube of the accessory. There is an aluminum sleeve on the hitch between the host bicycle and the accessory. "Ally Cat" bicycle accessories with nylon or plastic sleeves on the hitch are not included in this recall.
Reason
The hitch connecting the tandem accessory to the host bicycle can fail, causing the tandem accessory to become unstable, which poses the risk of injury to riders.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Pacific-Cycle-LLC-Announce-Recall-to-Repair-Ally-Cat-Tandem-Bicycle-Accessories
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