Photo source: CPSCPacific Cycle of Madison, Wisc., is recalling about 147,000 Pacific Igniter and Pacific Bubble Pop 20" kids’ bicycles.
The bike’s handlebar can become loose during use, posing a fall hazard.
The firm has received 23 reports of instances of the handlebars becoming loose during use. Ten injuries involving bruising and abrasions have been reported.
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.
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.
The bicycles, manufactured in China, were sold exclusively at Target stores nationwide and online at www.target.com from July 2020, through September 2022, for about $140.
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.
Consumers may contact Pacific Cycle toll-free at (877) 564-2261 from 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. (CT) Monday through Friday, by email at customerservice@pacific-cycle.com or online at www.pacific-cycle.com/safety-notices-recalls/ for more information.
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A Washington, D.C., reporter for more than 30 years, Jim Limbach covers the federal agencies for ConsumerAffairs. Previously, he was a reporter and news anchor for Associated Press Broadcast Services, where he covered business and consumer news as well as space shots and other major spot news events.
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