[NMCycling] Pacific Cycle Recalls Mountain Bicycles

[Craig M. Doolittle via Bike-racers]

Doubt anybody on this list has a $180 Walmart bike, but just in case:







Pacific Cycle Recalls Adult Men's Mountain Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard:

Recall Date: October 25, 2018

Recall Number: 19-019

Recall Summary

Name of Product:

2018 Schwinn Abbott Adult Men's Full Suspension Mountain Bicycles

Hazard:

The downtube on the bicycles can crack, posing a fall hazard

Remedy: Replace

Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled bicycles and contact Pacific Cycle to receive a free replacement bicycle

Consumer Contact:

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Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled bicycles and contact Pacific Cycle to receive a free replacement bicycle



Recall Details

Units:

17,600

Description:

29 inch

Incidents/Injuries:

Pacific Cycle has received 37 reports of cracks in the bike's downtube. One injury has been reported, involving cuts and abrasions.


Sold Exclusively At:

Walmart stores nationwide and online at Walmart.com from February 2018 through August 2018 for about  $180.


Manufacturer(s):

Tianjin Fuji-ta Bicycle Industrial Co. Ltd., of China


Importer(s):

Pacific Cycle Inc., of Madison, Wis.


Manufactured In:

China
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