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CPSCRecalled Nov 14, 2001 · #02040

CPSC, Pacific Cycle, LLC Announce Recall to Repair Ally Cat Tandem Bicycle Accessories

Hazard

The hitch connecting the tandem accessory to the host bicycle can fail, causing the tandem accessory to become unstable, which poses the risk of injury to riders.

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Description

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.

Product details

Product
Moongoose "Ally Cat" tandem bicycle accessories
Type
Bicycles & Accessories
Manufacturer
Pacific Cycle, LLC, of Madison, Wis.
Model numbers
UPCs
Sold at
Bicycle stores and retailers nationwide, including Wal-Mart, sold these bicycle accessories, from March 2000 through July 2001, for between $80 and $130.

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice