Pacific Cycle recalls Schwinn Ovation bicycle child carriers because buckles can release and cause falls
The buckles that hold a child in the carrier can release while it is being used, so a child could fall out.
What to do
Stop using the recalled carriers right away and contact Pacific Cycle for a full refund. Check the underside of the carrier for model SW80356 and date code 712A0329BE or 712A0421BE.
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Recall details
- Product
- Schwinn Ovation Bicycle Child Carriers
- Hazard
- The buckles securing the restraints around the child can release during use, posing a fall hazard.
- Injuries
- Pacific Cycle is aware of one incident where the buckles released. No injuries have been reported.
- Units
- About 650
- Where sold
- Sold at Amazon.com and schwinnbikes.com from May 2025 through September 2025 for between $190 and $230.
- Remedy
- Refund
- Notice last updated
- December 18, 2025
- Recall date
- December 18, 2025
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from CPSC.
Pacific Cycle Recalls Schwinn Ovation Bicycle Child Carriers Due to Fall Hazard
- Description
- This recall involves the Schwinn Ovation Bicycle Child Carrier, Model SW80356. The product is black with a gray seat cushion, black harness straps, and red buckles. It attaches to a rear bike rack that was sold with the carrier. The impacted date codes are 712A0329BE and 712A0421BE. The model number and date code are located on the underside of the carrier.
- Hazard
- The buckles securing the restraints around the child can release during use, posing a fall hazard.
- Remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled carriers and contact Pacific Cycle for a full refund. Remedy options: Refund.
- Injuries
- Pacific Cycle is aware of one incident where the buckles released. No injuries have been reported.
- Number of units
- About 650
- Sold at
- Sold at Amazon.com and schwinnbikes.com from May 2025 through September 2025 for between $190 and $230.
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