Rachels
05-09-2006, 03:25 PM
NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 9, 2006
Release #06-159
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 515-0074
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Bicycle Child Carriers Recalled Due to Fall Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Schwinn Deluxe Bicycle Child Carriers
Units: About 14,000
Manufacturer: PTI Sports Inc., of Coral Gables, Fla.
Hazard: If the seat is not fully seated on the rack, the plastic guide
tabs on the carrier can break. If these tabs break, it could cause the
seat to fall off. This poses a risk of serious injury to a child seated
in the carrier.
Incidents/Injuries: PTI Sports has received five reports of the bicycle
child carriers falling, including three reports of minor injuries, such
as bumps and scratches.
Description: The carrier is a seat for a child that is attached to the
back of an adult bicycle. The carrier is gray plastic with a blue rubber
back and seat pad, a gray head rest, and black straps. Model number
SW571T is printed on the carrier's packaging and in the owner's manual.
"PTI" is printed on a yellow warning sticker on the back of the carrier
seat.
Sold at: Department stores, discount department stores, and military
exchanges nationwide from September 2004 through November 2005 for about
$50.
Manufactured In: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the bicycle child
carriers. Do not return the carrier to store. Contact PTI Sports for a
free safety bracket and revised installation instructions.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact PTI Sports at
(800) 515-0074 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday,
e-mail the firm at [email protected], or visit the firm's
web site at www.schwinnbike.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the
recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml06/06159.html
-Rachel
Mama to Abigail Rose
5/18/02
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Nursed for three years!
and Ethan James
10/19/05
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"When you know better, you do better."
Maya
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 9, 2006
Release #06-159
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 515-0074
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Bicycle Child Carriers Recalled Due to Fall Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Schwinn Deluxe Bicycle Child Carriers
Units: About 14,000
Manufacturer: PTI Sports Inc., of Coral Gables, Fla.
Hazard: If the seat is not fully seated on the rack, the plastic guide
tabs on the carrier can break. If these tabs break, it could cause the
seat to fall off. This poses a risk of serious injury to a child seated
in the carrier.
Incidents/Injuries: PTI Sports has received five reports of the bicycle
child carriers falling, including three reports of minor injuries, such
as bumps and scratches.
Description: The carrier is a seat for a child that is attached to the
back of an adult bicycle. The carrier is gray plastic with a blue rubber
back and seat pad, a gray head rest, and black straps. Model number
SW571T is printed on the carrier's packaging and in the owner's manual.
"PTI" is printed on a yellow warning sticker on the back of the carrier
seat.
Sold at: Department stores, discount department stores, and military
exchanges nationwide from September 2004 through November 2005 for about
$50.
Manufactured In: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the bicycle child
carriers. Do not return the carrier to store. Contact PTI Sports for a
free safety bracket and revised installation instructions.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact PTI Sports at
(800) 515-0074 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday,
e-mail the firm at [email protected], or visit the firm's
web site at www.schwinnbike.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the
recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml06/06159.html
-Rachel
Mama to Abigail Rose
5/18/02
http://www.gynosaur.com/assets/ribbons/ribbon_amethyst_36m.gif
Nursed for three years!
and Ethan James
10/19/05
http://www.mothering.com/discussions/images/smilies/bf.jpg
"When you know better, you do better."
Maya