Products Liability Law Daily Wrap Up, CPSC NEWS—CHILDREN’S PRODUCTS—Pacific Cycle recalls Schwinn bicycle child carriers for fall risk, (Jan 2, 2026)
Organizations Mentioned:Pacific Cycle Inc.
By WK Editorial Staff
The company has received one report of the buckles releasing, but no injuries.
Pacific Cycle has recalled about 650 Schwinn Ovation Bicycle Child Carriers because the buckles securing the child restraint straps can release during use, posing a risk of the child falling (CPSC Recall Notice, No. 26-151 (Dec. 18, 2025)).
Incidents and injuries. One incident of buckle release has been reported, but no injuries occurred.
Product description. The recalled product is the Schwinn Ovation Bicycle Child Carrier, Model SW80356. It is black with a grey seat cushion, black harness straps, and red buckles. The carrier attaches to a rear bike rack included with the product. Impacted date codes are 712A0329BE and 712A0421BE, located on the underside of the carrier.
The carriers were sold on Amazon.com and schwinnbikes.com between May and September 2025 for $190 to $230. They were manufactured in China and imported by Pacific Cycle Inc. of Madison, Wisconsin.
Remedy. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled child carriers and contact Pacific Cycle for a full refund. Refund requests can be made by calling Pacific Cycle or visiting the company’s recall page.
Customer contact. For more information, customers may contact Pacific Cycle toll-free at 877-564-2261 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday; by email at [email protected]; or online at www.pacific-cycle.com/safety-notices-recalls/ or go to www.pacific-cycle.com and click on “Recalls.”
Companies: Pacific Cycle Inc.
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