CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2001-03-13

CPSC, Pacific Cycle LLC Announce Recall of Water Bottles Included With Girls' Bikes

01103 · Recalled 2001-03-13 · CPSC page

Mongoose Heart Breaker bicycle
Mongoose Heart Breaker bicycle

Description

The recalled water bottles are 12 oz. translucent blue bottles with a white cap and a silver decal that bears the "Heart Breaker" logo. The water bottles are an accessory to Mongoose Heart Breaker Bicycles. The Mongoose Heart Breaker is a 16-inch blue girls' bicycle, which has logos on the frame that say, "Mongoose" and "Heart Breaker."

Hazards

The drinking valve on the cap can detach, presenting a potential choking hazard.

Reported injuries

Pacific Cycle has received two reports of drinking valves detaching. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should take the bottles away from children immediately and discard them. To receive a replacement water bottle, contact Pacific Cycle.

Products

NameModelUnits
Water bottles included with girl's Mongoose Heart Breaker bicyclesAbout 42,000

Parties

Manufacturer
Pacific Cycle LLC
Sold at
The bicycles with the water bottle were sold at Wal-Mart, on the Wal-Mart website, from July 2000 through January 2001, for about $60.

Consumer contact

Consumers may call Pacific Cycle toll-free at (800) 626-2811 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the Pacific Cycle website at www.mongoose.com

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Recalled water bottle included with girl's Mongoose Heart Breaker bicycles
Recalled water bottle included with girl's Mongoose Heart Breaker bicycles

Source: CPSC recall 01103. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.