[NMCycling] Pacific Cycle Recalls Swivel Wheel Jogging Strollers (Instep, Schwinn)

[Craig M. Doolittle via Bike-racers]

Pacific Cycle Recalls Swivel Wheel Jogging Strollers Due to Crash and Fall Hazards
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Pacific-Cycle-Recalls-Swivel-Wheel-Jogging-Strollers/


Recall Date: July 7, 2016
Recall Number: 16-219

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Instep and Schwinn swivel wheel jogging strollers

Hazard: The front wheel can become loose and detach, posing crash and fall hazards.

Remedy: Repair
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/<http://www.pacific-cycle.com/safety-notices-recalls/>.

Consumer 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<http://www.pacific-cycle.com>, www.instep.net<http://www.instep.net> or www.schwinnbikes.com<http://www.schwinnbikes.com> and click on "Safety Notices & Recalls" or email customerservice at pacific-cycle.com<mailto:customerservice at pacific-cycle.com> for more information.

Recall Details

Photos Available At http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Pacific-Cycle-Recalls-Swivel-Wheel-Jogging-Strollers/

Units: About 217,600

Description: This recall involves single and double occupant swivel wheel jogging strollers that have a quick release mechanism for removing and re-attaching the front wheel. Instep Safari, Instep Grand Safari, Instep Flight, Schwinn Turismo and Schwinn Discover Single and Double Occupant Swivel jogging strollers with the following model numbers are affected. These models come in a variety of colors. The model number is located on the inside of the metal frame above the rear right wheel.


Instep Safari

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Single

Instep Grand Safari
-
Single

Instep Safari

-
Double

Instep Grand Safari
-
Double

Instep Flight

-
Single

Instep Flight

- Double

Schwinn Turismo

-
Single

Schwinn Turismo

-
Double

Schwinn Discover

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Single

Schwinn Discover

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Double

11-AR178

11-AR182

11-AR220B

11-AR282

11-AR101AZ

11-AR201AZ

13-SC113

13-SC213

13-SC105AZ

13-SC205AZ

11-AR179

11-AR183

11-AR224

11-AR283



11-AR301AZ

13-SC114

13-SC214





11-AR180

11-AR184

11-AR278

11-AR284





13-SC116

13-SC216





11-AR181

11-AR-192

11-AR279

11-AR292





13-SC117

13-SC217





11-AR240B

11-AR193

11-AR280

11-AR293













11-AR245



11-AR281















11-AR250



11-AR290















11-AR255



11-AR291















11-AR700A



11-AR340B















111-AR750



11-AR345















11-AR178DS



11-AR350















11-AR179DS



11-AR355















11-AR120B



















11-AR190



















11-AR191





















Incidents/Injuries: 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.
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.
Importer: Pacific Cycle Inc., of Madison, Wis.

Manufacturer: Lerado (Zhongshan) Industrial Co. Ltd., of China

Manufactured in: China
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