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

This recall was issued November 14, 2001.

Company: Pacific Cycle, Llc, Of Madison, Wis.
Posted: November 14, 2001
Recall Number: 02040
Quantity: About 2,500
Official Source: View on CPSC website ↗

Reason for Recall

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.

Action Taken

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.

Product Images

Moongoose "Ally Cat" tandem bicycle with recalled accessories

Incidents & Injuries

Pacific Cycle has received one report of the tandem bicycle accessory connection failing, resulting in abrasions to the rider of the tandem.