CPSC recall 19-019, announced October 25, 2018, covers 2018 Schwinn Abbott Adult Men's Full Suspension Mountain Bicycles (17600 units). The downtube on the bicycles can crack, posing a fall hazard. The notice cites 37 incident reports and 1 injury. Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled bicycles and contact Pacific Cycle to receive a free replacement bicycle. Recall contact: call 877-564-2261, go to www.pacific-cycle.com, or email customerservice@pacific-cycle.com.
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Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The downtube on the bicycles can crack, posing a fall hazard
Incidents and injuries
Pacific Cycle has received 37 reports of cracks in the bike's downtube. One injury has been reported, involving cuts and abrasions.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled bicycles and contact Pacific Cycle to receive a free replacement bicycle
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Tianjin Fuji-ta Bicycle Industrial
- Manufacturer
- Tianjin Fuji-ta Bicycle Industrial Co. Ltd., of China
- Product type
- Bicycles & components
- Recall number
- 19-019
- Units
- 17600
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Walmart stores nationwide and online at Walmart.com from February 2018 through August 2018 for about $180.
- Importer
- Pacific Cycle Inc., of Madison, Wis.
Recall contact information
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.
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