Pacific Cycle Recalls Adult Men's Mountain Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC recall 19019 · announced October 25, 2018 · Tianjin Fuji-ta Bicycle Industrial Co · 17,600 units affected
The product
This recall involves Schwinn Abbott Adult Men's Full Suspension Mountain Bicycles. The bicycles are black with green, yellow and blue accent colors on the downtubes. The bicycles were sold with 29 inch tires. "Schwinn" is printed in green and yellow on the downtube of the bicycle and "Abbott" is printed in blue on the top tube of the bicycle near the bicycle stem and handlebars.
The hazard
The downtube on the bicycles can crack, posing a fall hazard
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled bicycles and contact Pacific Cycle to receive a free replacement bicycle Remedy type: Replace
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Pacific Cycle has received 37 reports of cracks in the bike's downtube. One injury has been reported, involving cuts and abrasions.
Sold at: Walmart stores nationwide and online at Walmart.com from February 2018 through August 2018 for about $180.
Consumer contact: Pacific Cycle toll-free at 877-564-2261 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email customerservice@pacific-cycle.com or go online at www.pacific-cycle.com and click on Safety Notices & Recalls for more information.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.