CPSC recall 06-159, announced May 9, 2006, covers PTI Sports Schwinn Deluxe Bicycle Child Carriers (about 14,000 units). If the seat is not fully seated on the rack, the plastic guide tabs on the carrier can break. The notice cites 5 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the bicycle child carriers. Recall contact: call (800) 515-0074, go to www.schwinnbike.com, or email customerservice@ptisports.com.
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Affected model numbers
Model number SW571T is printed on the carrier's packaging and in the owner's manual.
Which products are included?
The carrier is a seat for a child that is attached to the back of an adult bicycle. The carrier is gray plastic with a blue rubber back and seat pad, a gray head rest, and black straps. Model number SW571T is printed on the carrier's packaging and in the owner's manual. "PTI" is printed on a yellow warning sticker on the back of the carrier seat.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
If the seat is not fully seated on the rack, the plastic guide tabs on the carrier can break. If these tabs break, it could cause the seat to fall off. This poses a risk of serious injury to a child seated in the carrier.
Incidents and injuries
PTI Sports has received five reports of the bicycle child carriers falling, including three reports of minor injuries, such as bumps and scratches.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the bicycle child carriers. Do not return the carrier to store. Contact PTI Sports for a free safety bracket and revised installation instructions.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- PTI Sports
- Manufacturer
- PTI Sports Inc., of Coral Gables, Fla.
- Product type
- Bicycles & components
- Recall number
- 06-159
- Units
- About 14,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Department stores, discount department stores, and military exchanges nationwide from September 2004 through November 2005 for about $50.
Schwinn Deluxe Bicycle Child Carriers
CPSC product type: Bicycle Child Carriers/Trailers
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact PTI Sports at (800) 515-0074 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, e-mail the firm at customerservice@ptisports.com, or visit the firm's web site at www.schwinnbike.com
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