Bicycle Child Carriers Recalled Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3269.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3269.
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.
✅ 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 Department Stores, Discount Department Stores, And Military Exchanges Nationwide From September 2004 Through November 2005 For About $50. 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-3269.
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 customerservice@ptisports.com, or visit the firm's web site at www.schwinnbike.com
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Department Stores, Discount Department Stores, And Military Exchanges Nationwide From September 2004 Through November 2005 For About $50. Recall FAQ
Department Stores, Discount Department Stores, And Military Exchanges Nationwide From September 2004 Through November 2005 For About $50. is the subject of a children's products recall: Bicycle Child Carriers Recalled Due to Fall Hazard. The notice was published on May 9, 2006 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 14,000 units are potentially affected.