Reported Jul 7, 2016
Pacific Cycle Recalls Swivel Wheel Jogging Strollers Due to Crash and Fall Hazards
Lerado (Zhongshan) Industrial Co. Ltd. of China
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled jogging strollers and contact Pacific Cycle to obtain a repair kit to secure the front wheel. The repair kit includes a replacement mechanism for securing the front wheel that uses a traditional screw on/off method of attachment instead of the quick release lever method of attachment shipped with the product, as well as new warning labels. Consumers should not return the jogging strollers to retailers where purchased. A repair video is available at www.pacific-cycle.com/safety-notices-recalls/.
Firm contact: Pacific Cycle toll-free at 877-564-2261 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, online at www.pacific-cycle.com, www.instep.net or www.schwinnbikes.com and click on "Safety Notices & Recalls" or email customerservice@pacific-cycle.com for more information.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Instep and Schwinn swivel wheel jogging strollers
- Amount recalled
- About 217,600
Where it was sold
Sold at Small retailers nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Target.com, Toys-R-Us.com, Walmart.com and other online retailers from January 2010 through June 2016 for between $130 and $350..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The front wheel can become loose and detach, posing crash and fall hazards.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: The firm has received 132 reports of the front wheel becoming loose or unstable, resulting in 215 injuries, including head injuries, sprains, lacerations, bumps, bruises, and abrasions.
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