Status: Recall found CPSC
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Hazard (from the official notice)
The bicycle's handlebar can become loose during use, posing a fall hazard.
Remedy (from the official notice)
Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled bicycles and contact Pacific Cycle to receive a free repair kit, which will contain a bolt, nut, washer and grease packet with instructions to apply grease to the bolt.
Hazard (from the official notice)
The bicycle's handlebar can become loose during use, posing a fall hazard.
Remedy (from the official notice)
Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled bicycles and contact Pacific Cycle to receive a free repair kit, which will contain a bolt, nut, washer and grease packet with instructions to apply grease to the bolt.
Description (from the official notice)
This recall involves two models of 20" Pacific Kids' Bicycles. The Pacific Igniter has red with white and black accent colors and the word "Igniter" on the downtube and the Pacific Bubble Pop has pink with blue and black accent colors and the words "Bubble Pop" on the downtube. The model numbers 201230TG, 201231TG are located on the seat tube where it meets the bottom bracket.
Remedy options (from the official notice)
Repair
Incidents and injuries (from the official notice)
The firm has received 23 reports of incidents of the bicycle's handlebars becoming loose during use. Ten injuries involving bruising and abrasions have been reported.
Where it was sold (from the official notice)
Target stores nationwide and online at www.target.com from July 2020 through September 2022 for about $140.
Consumer contact (from the official notice)
Pacific Cycle toll-free at 877-564-2261 from 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at customerservice@pacific-cycle.com or online at www.pacific-cycle.com/safety-notices-recalls/ or www.pacific-cycle.com and click on "Safety Notices and Recalls" for more information.
- Product: Pacific Igniter and Pacific Bubble Pop 20" kids' bicycles
- Importer: Pacific Cycle Inc., of Madison, Wisconsin
- Units (from the official notice): About 147,000
- Manufacturer country (from the official notice): China
- Recall date: Dec 22, 2022
- Recall number: 23-077
Hazard and remedy text is shown word for word from the official notice.
