CPSC recall 08156
InStep "Pathfinder," Schwinn "Run About," and Mongoose "Alley Cat" Trailer Bicycles
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2014-05-23
On 2014-05-23 the CPSC announced a recall of InStep "Pathfinder," Schwinn "Run About," and Mongoose "Alley Cat" Trailer Bicycles by Pacific Cycle, citing the coupler connecting the children's trailer bike to the adult's bicycle has welds that can fail, posing a fall hazard to children.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08156 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2008-01-08 |
| Published | 2014-05-23 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Pacific Cycle |
| Distribution | US |
Product
InStep "Pathfinder," Schwinn "Run About," and Mongoose "Alley Cat" Trailer Bicycles | 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
The coupler connecting the children's trailer bike to the adult's bicycle has welds that can fail, posing a fall hazard to children.
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/2008/Pacific-Cycle-Recalls-Childrens-Trailer-Bicycles-Can-Detach-from-Adult-Bicycle-and-Injure-Children
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