Bicycle Child Carriers Recalled Due to Fall Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #06159
Recall Date
2006-05-09
Manufacturer
PTI Sports Inc., of Coral Gables, Fla.
Units Affected
About 14,000
Products Involved
Schwinn Deluxe Bicycle Child Carriers
Hazard
If the seat is not fully seated on the rack, the plastic guide tabs on the carrier can break. If these tabs break, it could cause the seat to fall off. This poses a risk of serious injury to a child seated in the carrier.
Remedy
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.
Reported Injuries
PTI Sports has received five reports of the bicycle child carriers falling, including three reports of minor injuries, such as bumps and scratches.
Sold At
Department stores, discount department stores, and military exchanges nationwide from September 2004 through November 2005 for about $50.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
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.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28