CPSC recall 16-219, announced July 7, 2016, covers Lerado (Zhongshan) Industrial Instep and Schwinn swivel wheel jogging strollers (about 217,600 units). The front wheel can become loose and detach, posing crash and fall hazards. The notice cites 132 incident reports and 215 injuries. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled jogging strollers and contact Pacific Cycle to obtain a repair kit to secure the front wheel. Recall contact: call 877-564-2261, go to www.pacific-cycle.com, or email customerservice@pacific-cycle.com.
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The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
The model number is located on the inside of the metal frame above the rear right wheel.
Which products are included?
Read the full CPSC product description and restrictions
This recall involves single and double occupant swivel wheel jogging strollers that have a quick release mechanism for removing and re-attaching the front wheel. Instep Safari, Instep Grand Safari, Instep Flight, Schwinn Turismo and Schwinn Discover Single and Double Occupant Swivel jogging strollers with the following model numbers are affected. These models come in a variety of colors. The model number is located on the inside of the metal frame above the rear right wheel. Instep Safari - Single Instep Grand Safari - Single Instep Safari - Double Instep Grand Safari - Double Instep Flight - Single 11-AR178 11-AR182 11-AR220B 11-AR282 11-AR101AZ 11-AR179 11-AR183 11-AR224 11-AR283 11-AR180 11-AR184 11-AR278 11-AR284 11-AR181 11-AR-192 11-AR279 11-AR292 11-AR240B 11-AR193 11-AR280 11-AR293 11-AR245 11-AR281 11-AR250 11-AR290 11-AR255 11-AR291 11-AR700A 11-AR340B 111-AR750 11-AR345 11-AR178DS 11-AR350 11-AR179DS 11-AR355 11-AR120B 11-AR190 11-AR191 Instep Flight - Double Schwinn Turismo - Single Schwinn Turismo - Double Schwinn Discover - Single Schwinn Discover - Double 11-AR201AZ 13-SC113 13-SC213 13-SC105AZ 13-SC205AZ 11-AR301AZ 13-SC114 13-SC214 13-SC116 13-SC216 13-SC117 13-SC217
Why it was recalled
The front wheel can become loose and detach, posing crash and fall hazards.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received 132 reports of the front wheel becoming loose or unstable, resulting in 215 injuries, including head injuries, sprains, lacerations, bumps, bruises, and abrasions.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled jogging strollers and contact Pacific Cycle to obtain a repair kit to secure the front wheel. The repair kit includes a replacement mechanism for securing the front wheel that uses a traditional screw on/off method of attachment instead of the quick release lever method of attachment shipped with the product, as well as new warning labels. Consumers should not return the jogging strollers to retailers where purchased. A repair video is available at www.pacific-cycle.com/safety-notices-recalls/.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Lerado (Zhongshan) Industrial
- Manufacturer
- Lerado (Zhongshan) Industrial Co. Ltd., of China
- Product type
- Strollers
- Recall number
- 16-219
- Units
- About 217,600
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Small retailers nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Target.com, Toys-R-Us.com, Walmart.com and other online retailers from January 2010 through June 2016 for between $130 and $350.
- Importer
- Pacific Cycle Inc., of Madison, Wis.
Instep and Schwinn swivel wheel jogging strollers
CPSC product type: Strollers
Recall contact information
Pacific Cycle toll-free at 877-564-2261 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, online at www.pacific-cycle.com, www.instep.net or www.schwinnbikes.com and click on "Safety Notices & Recalls" or email customerservice@pacific-cycle.com for more information.
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