Pacific Cycle Recalls Adult Men's Mountain Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 19019 · Oct 25, 2018 · Pacific Cycle
17,600
units affected
17,600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19019
- Date
- Oct 25, 2018
- Company
- Pacific Cycle
- Units affected
- 17,600
- Product
- 2018 Schwinn Abbott Adult Men's Full Suspension Mountain Bicycles
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
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.
What can happen
The downtube on the bicycles can crack, posing a fall hazard
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled bicycles and contact Pacific Cycle to receive a free replacement bicycle
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Pacific Cycle has received 37 reports of cracks in the bike's downtube. One injury has been reported, involving cuts and abrasions.
- Sold at
- Walmart stores nationwide and online at Walmart.com from February 2018 through August 2018 for about $180.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled 2018 schwinn abbott adult men's full suspension mountain bicycles?
Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled bicycles and contact Pacific Cycle to receive a free replacement bicycle
What is the hazard?
The downtube on the bicycles can crack, posing a fall hazard
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.