CPSC, Pacific Cycle, LLC Announce Recall to Repair Ally Cat Tandem Bicycle Accessories
CPSC recall 02040. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The hitch connecting the tandem accessory to the host bicycle can fail, causing the tandem accessory to become unstable, which poses the risk of injury to riders.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using these bicycle accessories immediately and call Pacific Cycle for a free replacement hitch and instructions. In addition, L.L.Bean Inc., which sold these bicycle accessories by catalog, will contact each of their known purchasers to provide the needed replacement parts.
CPSC recall 02040 has the recall date 14 Nov 2001. The notice names the firm Pacific Cycle. The recall has about 2,500 units. The median CPSC recall of 2001 has 22,500 units. CPSC gives the product type Bicycles & Accessories.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Pacific Cycle has received one report of the tandem bicycle accessory connection failing, resulting in abrasions to the rider of the tandem. |
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| Units | 2,500 |
| Description | The "Ally Cat" tandem bicycle accessory consists of a wheel, seat, pedals, and handlebars, and attaches to the host bicycle by a hitch. The recalled "Ally Cat" has the model number AC 100, AC 200, or AC 300, which is located on the top tube in products sold by independent bicycle retailers or L.L.Bean Inc. The accessories were sold at Wal-Mart Stores under the name "Mongoose Ally Cat," with the Mongoose name appearing on the down tube of the accessory. There is an aluminum sleeve on the hitch between the host bicycle and the accessory. "Ally Cat" bicycle accessories with nylon or plastic sleeves on the hitch are not included in this recall. |
| Product | Moongoose "Ally Cat" tandem bicycle accessories, About 2,500, Bicycles & Accessories |
| Sold at | Bicycle stores and retailers nationwide, including Wal-Mart, sold these bicycle accessories, from March 2000 through July 2001, for between $80 and $130. |
| Manufacturer | Pacific Cycle, LLC |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 2,500Median of 2001: 22,500
- CPSC recalls of 2001
- 245
- Recalls of 2001 with one of the same hazards
- 13%
- Recalls of 2001 in the category Bicycles & Accessories
- 7%
- Recalls on the register that name Pacific Cycle
- 10
Other recalls of the firm
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- CPSC recall notice 02040The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 02040. https://recallregister.com/product/2042-cpsc-pacific-cycle-llc-announce-recall-to-repair-ally-cat-tandem-bicyc/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 02040 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Pacific Cycle has received one report of the tandem bicycle accessory connection failing, resulting in abrasions to the rider of the tandem.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Bicycle stores and retailers nationwide, including Wal-Mart, sold these bicycle accessories, from March 2000 through July 2001, for between $80 and $130.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 02040?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 2,500
- How many CPSC recalls name Pacific Cycle?
- 10 CPSC recalls on this register name Pacific Cycle. This recall is 1 of them.