Published by If a Pacific Cycle jogging stroller crash caused injuries to your child or another family member, a legal review may help assess your options.
Compensation may be available for medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and other documented losses tied to a defective stroller.
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What’s the Problem?
The recall involves swivel wheel jogging strollers whose front wheel can loosen and detach. A front wheel failure can cause the stroller to veer, stop suddenly, or tip, creating an immediate crash and fall hazard for the child in the stroller and the adult pushing it.
This type of defect is especially dangerous in jogging strollers because they are used at higher speeds and over uneven surfaces. A sudden wheel problem during a run, walk, or turn can quickly lead to loss of control and injury.
Latest Updates
- July 7, 2016 – Pacific Cycle recalled about 217,600 swivel wheel jogging strollers because the front wheel can become loose and detach, posing crash and fall hazards. The recall followed 132 reports of the front wheel becoming loose or unstable, resulting in 215 injuries, including head injuries, sprains, lacerations, bumps, bruises, and abrasions, and consumers were told to stop using the strollers and request a repair kit. [1]
Product Identification
This recall involved Pacific Cycle swivel wheel jogging strollers sold under the Instep and Schwinn brand names. The recalled products included multiple stroller lines commonly sold as single and double jogging strollers.
- Grand Safari Single
- Grand Safari Double
- Instep Flight Double
- Turismo Single
- Turismo Double
- Schwinn Discover Single
- Schwinn Discover Double
Families evaluating a possible claim should preserve the stroller, product labels, purchase records, and photographs of the front wheel and attachment area. Product identity is often a key issue in stroller injury cases.
Incidents and Injuries
The recall was tied to a substantial number of reported problems. Pacific Cycle received 132 reports of the front wheel becoming loose or unstable.
Those incidents resulted in 215 reported injuries. The reported injuries included head injuries, sprains, lacerations, bumps, bruises, and abrasions, making this more than a technical defect without documented harm.
Where and When It Was Sold
The recalled strollers were sold at small retailers nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Target.com, Toys-R-Us.com, Walmart.com, and other online retailers. The sales period ran from January 2010 through June 2016.
The strollers sold for between $130 and $350. The importer was Pacific Cycle Inc. of Madison, Wisconsin, and the products were manufactured in China.
What Consumers Should Do Now
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled jogging strollers and contact Pacific Cycle for a repair kit. The repair kit included a replacement mechanism for securing the front wheel using a traditional screw-on and off method instead of the original quick-release lever, along with new warning labels.
If a wheel-related crash already occurred, it may be important to preserve the stroller, wheel assembly, and incident photographs before repairs are made. Medical records, emergency treatment records, and witness statements can also be important in evaluating a claim.
Do You Qualify for a Pacific Cycle Stroller Recall Lawsuit?
A legal review may be appropriate if a recalled Pacific Cycle stroller experienced front wheel failure and caused a crash, fall, or injury. Claims are usually stronger when the stroller can be identified clearly and the incident is supported by medical records, photographs, receipts, or witness statements.
Evidence to Gather
- Photos of the stroller and front wheel assembly
- Receipts or online order confirmations
- Medical records and treatment records
- Photos of injuries and the incident scene
- Any recall or repair kit communications
Potential Damages
Potential damages may include medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other documented losses tied to the stroller crash.
Legal Theories and Liability Considerations
These claims are often evaluated under product liability, negligence, and failure-to-warn theories, including whether the wheel attachment system was defectively designed and whether the stroller was reasonably safe for ordinary use.
References
- https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Pacific-Cycle-Recalls-Swivel-Wheel-Jogging-Strollers