Pacific Cycle recalled about 217,600 Instep and Schwinn jogging strollers in the United States on July 7, 2016. The voluntary recall, run with the CPSC, covers five stroller lines imported by Pacific Cycle Inc. of Madison, Wisconsin.
The strollers’ front wheel attaches with a quick-release lever. That lever can loosen and detach during use, posing a crash or fall hazard. The recall followed owner and caregiver reports that the loose wheel had already caused injuries.
Owners should stop using an affected stroller. They should contact Pacific Cycle for a free repair kit instead of returning it to the store. The recall remains open.
- Action type: Voluntary recall with the U.S. CPSC
- Announcement and initiation dates: Announced July 7, 2016
- Company and responsible agency: Pacific Cycle Inc. (importer) and the U.S. CPSC
- Recall or campaign number: CPSC Recall Number 16-219
- Affected models, lots, UPCs, serial numbers, or VINs: Instep Safari, Grand Safari, Flight; Schwinn Turismo, Discover strollers; model number inside the frame above the rear right wheel
- Number of affected units: About 217,600 units in the United States
- Sold at and sale period: Small retailers nationwide and online (Amazon, Target, ToysRUs, Walmart), January 2010-June 2016, $130-$350
- Hazard: The front wheel’s quick-release attachment can loosen and detach (crash and fall hazard)
- Reported incidents, injuries, illnesses, and deaths: 132 reports of the loose front wheel; 215 injuries: head injuries, sprains, lacerations, bumps, bruises, abrasions
- Remedy: Free repair kit (screw-on wheel fix) plus new warning labels; no retailer return
Table Of Contents
- Latest Pacific Cycle Swivel Wheel Jogging Strollers Recall Updates
- Which Pacific Cycle Strollers Are Affected?
- Why Were the Pacific Cycle Strollers Recalled?
- Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses
- What Should Consumers Do?
- Other Recalls, Warnings, or International Actions
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Is the Pacific Cycle Stroller Recall Still Active?
- Why Do Recall Sources Give Different Unit Counts?
- Has Anyone Filed a Lawsuit over the Pacific Cycle Stroller Recall?
- Where Can I Watch a Video Showing How to Install the Pacific Cycle Stroller Repair Kit?
- Who Manufactured and Imported the Recalled Pacific Cycle Strollers?
- Does This Recall Include Other Pacific Cycle Products, Like Bikes or Scooters?
- References
Latest Pacific Cycle Swivel Wheel Jogging Strollers Recall Updates
July 7, 2016: CPSC Announces Stroller Recall
On July 7, 2016, the CPSC announced[1] a stroller recall. Pacific Cycle was voluntarily recalling about 217,600 swivel wheel jogging strollers because the front wheel could loosen and detach.
The CPSC’s own press release[2], issued the same day, repeated the recall details rather than adding new facts. The strollers, sold under the Instep and Schwinn brand names, will be repaired rather than refunded.
Which Pacific Cycle Strollers Are Affected?
The recall covers five lines of Instep and Schwinn swivel wheel jogging strollers, sold in single- and double-occupant versions. The model number is inside the metal frame above the rear right wheel:
- Instep Safari Single: models 11-AR178, 11-AR179, 11-AR180, and 11-AR181. Additional Single models are 11-AR240B, 11-AR245, 11-AR250, and 11-AR255. This line also includes 11-AR700A, 11-AR750, 11-AR178DS, 11-AR120B, 11-AR190, and 11-AR191.
- Instep Safari Double: models 11-AR220B, 11-AR224, 11-AR278, 11-AR279, and 11-AR280. Additional Double models are 11-AR281, 11-AR290, 11-AR291, 11-AR340B, 11-AR345, and 11-AR350.
- Instep Grand Safari Single: models 11-AR182, 11-AR183, 11-AR184, 11-AR192, and 11-AR193.
- Instep Grand Safari Double: models 11-AR282, 11-AR283, 11-AR284, 11-AR292, and 11-AR293.
- Instep Flight: single model 11-AR101AZ; double models 11-AR201AZ and 11-AR301AZ.
- Schwinn Turismo Single: models 13-SC113, 13-SC114, 13-SC116, and 13-SC117.
- Schwinn Turismo Double: models 13-SC213, 13-SC214, 13-SC216, and 13-SC217.
- Schwinn Discover: single model 13-SC105AZ; double model 13-SC205AZ.
Why Were the Pacific Cycle Strollers Recalled?
Pacific Cycle recalled these strollers because the front wheel’s quick-release attachment could loosen and separate from the frame during use. That could cause a crash or a fall for the child or the caregiver.
The CPSC’s own notice classifies the defect as a “crash and fall” hazard. Owners and the CPSC reported the problem as it happened during normal stroller use. The full incident count appears in Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses below.
Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses
Pacific Cycle told the CPSC it had received 132 reports of the front wheel becoming loose or detaching during normal use. Those reports described 215 injuries to children, caregivers, or both.
The injuries reported included head injuries, sprains, lacerations, bumps, bruises, and abrasions. The notice does not break the figures down by model or give a specific reporting cutoff date.
These numbers reflect what Pacific Cycle and the CPSC made public in the recall notice. A report of an injury is not the same as a finding that the stroller caused it in every case.
If you believe an incident here was never counted, report it to CPSC through SaferProducts.gov or the agency’s hotline.
What Should Consumers Do?
Owners of an affected Pacific Cycle Instep or Schwinn jogging stroller should take the following steps to get the free repair:
- Stop using the stroller immediately and keep the front wheel from being reattached with the original quick-release lever.
- Check the stroller’s model number, printed on its frame, against the affected models listed above.
- Call Pacific Cycle at 877-564-2261 (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT) to request a free repair kit. You can also email customerservice@pacific-cycle.com or go online at pacific-cycle.com, instep.net, or schwinnbikes.com.
- Install the replacement screw-on wheel mechanism and new warning labels once the repair kit arrives, following the included instructions.
- Do not return the stroller to the store where it was purchased; retailers cannot process this repair.
- Report any fall, crash, or injury linked to the loose wheel to CPSC’s consumer hotline at 800-638-2772. You can also report it through SaferProducts.gov.
Other Recalls, Warnings, or International Actions
Health Canada announced a companion recall on August 17, 2016, after Dorel Juvenile Canada reported the same front-wheel defect in strollers sold in Canada[3]. That recall covered about 12,360 units sold from January 2010 to April 2016.
Neither Health Canada nor Dorel Juvenile Canada received any Canadian reports of incidents or injuries. The Canadian notice offers Canadian owners the same free repair kit as the U.S. recall, rather than a refund.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Pacific Cycle Stroller Recall Still Active?
Yes, the Pacific Cycle stroller recall is still active. As of September 22, 2026, neither the CPSC nor Pacific Cycle had posted a notice closing Recall 16-219. Pacific Cycle’s own Safety Notices & Recalls page still lists the repair-kit program as open.
Why Do Recall Sources Give Different Unit Counts?
Recall sources give different unit counts because of rounding. The CPSC’s recall notice puts the total at about 217,600 units in the United States. This page uses that figure elsewhere. The company’s own recall page separately rounds that total to about 218,000.
Has Anyone Filed a Lawsuit over the Pacific Cycle Stroller Recall?
No lawsuit, class action, or settlement over the Pacific Cycle stroller recall has been identified. Court and MDL records checked for this page show no such case. The Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation’s current docket list does not name Pacific Cycle, Instep, or Schwinn strollers.
Where Can I Watch a Video Showing How to Install the Pacific Cycle Stroller Repair Kit?
Pacific Cycle’s Safety Notices & Recalls webpage hosts a short video showing how to install the free screw-on wheel-mechanism repair kit at home. The same page also lists phone, email, and an online request form for requesting a kit. Owners never have to send the stroller anywhere first.
Who Manufactured and Imported the Recalled Pacific Cycle Strollers?
Pacific Cycle, based in Madison, Wisconsin, imported the recalled strollers, which were manufactured by Lerado (Zhongshan) Industrial Co. Ltd. in China. The CPSC recall notice lists Lerado as the manufacturer of all five stroller lines. It lists Pacific Cycle as the importer of record.
Does This Recall Include Other Pacific Cycle Products, Like Bikes or Scooters?
No, this recall does not include other Pacific Cycle products like bikes or scooters. It covers only the five stroller lines named above. Pacific Cycle has separately recalled the unrelated Schwinn Tone Electric Scooters and the Schwinn Ovation Bicycle Child Carrier for different hazards.
References
- https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Pacific-Cycle-Recalls-Swivel-Wheel-Jogging-Strollers
- https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/pacific-cycle-recalls-swivel-wheel-jogging-strollers-due-to-crash-and-fall-hazards-300295443.html
- https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/dorel-juvenile-canada-recalls-swivel-wheel-jogging-strollers