CPSC recall 01-103, announced March 13, 2001, covers Pacific Cycle Water bottles included with girl's Mongoose Heart Breaker bicycles (about 42,000 units). The drinking valve on the cap can detach, presenting a potential choking hazard. The notice cites 2 incident reports. Consumers should take the bottles away from children immediately and discard them. Recall contact: call (800) 626-2811, or go to www.mongoose.com.
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Which products are included?
The recalled water bottles are 12 oz. translucent blue bottles with a white cap and a silver decal that bears the "Heart Breaker" logo. The water bottles are an accessory to Mongoose Heart Breaker Bicycles. The Mongoose Heart Breaker is a 16-inch blue girls' bicycle, which has logos on the frame that say, "Mongoose" and "Heart Breaker."
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The drinking valve on the cap can detach, presenting a potential choking hazard.
Incidents and injuries
Pacific Cycle has received two reports of drinking valves detaching. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should take the bottles away from children immediately and discard them. To receive a replacement water bottle, contact Pacific Cycle.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Pacific Cycle
- Manufacturer
- Pacific Cycle LLC, of McFarland, Wis.
- Product type
- Bicycles & components
- Recall number
- 01-103
- Units
- About 42,000
- Sold at / sales period
- The bicycles with the water bottle were sold at Wal-Mart stores nationwide and on the Wal-Mart website, from July 2000 through January 2001, for about $60.
Water bottles included with girl's Mongoose Heart Breaker bicycles
CPSC product type: Bottles (Sports/Water/Thermos)
Recall contact information
Consumers may call Pacific Cycle toll-free at (800) 626-2811 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the Pacific Cycle website at www.mongoose.com
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