CPSC, Pacific Cycle, LLC Announce Recall to Repair Ally Cat Tandem Bicycle Accessories
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2042.
The "Ally Cat" tandem bicycle accessory consists of a wheel, seat, pedals, and handlebars, and attaches to the host bicycle by a hitch. The recalled "Ally Cat" has the model number AC 100, AC 200, or AC 300, which is located on the top tube in products sold by independent bicycle retailers or L.L.Bean Inc. The accessories were sold at Wal-Mart Stores under the name "Mongoose Ally Cat," with the Mongoose name appearing on the down tube of the accessory. There is an aluminum sleeve on the hitch between the host bicycle and the accessory. "Ally Cat" bicycle accessories with nylon or plastic sleeves on the hitch are not included in this recall.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2042.
Consumers should stop using these bicycle accessories immediately and call Pacific Cycle for a free replacement hitch and instructions. In addition, L.L.Bean Inc., which sold these bicycle accessories by catalog, will contact each of their known purchasers to provide the needed replacement parts.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Bicycle Stores And Retailers Nationwide, Including Wal-mart, Sold These Bicycle Accessories, From March 2000 Through July 2001, For Between $80 And $130. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2042.
Consumers may call Pacific Cycle at (800) 626-2811 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
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Bicycle Stores And Retailers Nationwide, Including Wal-mart, Sold These Bicycle Accessories, From March 2000 Through July 2001, For Between $80 And $130. Recall FAQ
Bicycle Stores And Retailers Nationwide, Including Wal-mart, Sold These Bicycle Accessories, From March 2000 Through July 2001, For Between $80 And $130. is the subject of a bicycles & wheeled sports recall: CPSC, Pacific Cycle, LLC Announce Recall to Repair Ally Cat Tandem Bicycle Accessories. The notice was published on November 14, 2001 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 2,500 units are potentially affected.