Pacific Cycle Recalls Pacific Kids' Igniter and Pacific Bubble Pop 20-Inch Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target
Recall 23077 · Dec 22, 2022 · Pacific Cycle
147,000
units affected
147,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 23077
- Date
- Dec 22, 2022
- Company
- Pacific Cycle
- Units affected
- 147,000
- Product
- Pacific Igniter and Pacific Bubble Pop 20" kids' bicycles
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves two models of 20" Pacific Kids' Bicycles. The Pacific Igniter has red with white and black accent colors and the word "Igniter" on the downtube and the Pacific Bubble Pop has pink with blue and black accent colors and the words "Bubble Pop" on the downtube. The model numbers 201230TG, 201231TG are located on the seat tube where it meets the bottom bracket.
What can happen
The bicycle's handlebar can become loose during use, posing a fall hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled bicycles and contact Pacific Cycle to receive a free repair kit, which will contain a bolt, nut, washer and grease packet with instructions to apply grease to the bolt.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received 23 reports of incidents of the bicycle's handlebars becoming loose during use. Ten injuries involving bruising and abrasions have been reported.
- Sold at
- Target stores nationwide and online at www.target.com from July 2020 through September 2022 for about $140.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled pacific igniter and pacific bubble pop 20" kids' bicycles?
Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled bicycles and contact Pacific Cycle to receive a free repair kit, which will contain a bolt, nut, washer and grease packet with instructions to apply grease to the bolt.
What is the hazard?
The bicycle's handlebar can become loose during use, 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.