Recalls / 2016-05-17

Pacific Cycle Recalls Infant Bicycle Helmets Due to Choking and Magnet Ingestion Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Target

16162 · Recalled 2016-05-17 · CPSC page

Pacific Cycle Magnetic No-Pinch Buckle infant bicycle helmets

Description

This recall involves infant bicycle helmets with magnetic no-pinch chin strap buckles. The helmets are made for infants ranging from one to three years old. The helmet and its straps come in various colors and design patterns. The buckles have small plastic covers and enclosed magnets. "SCHWINN" is printed on the front of the helmets. Only helmets with the magnetic no-pinch chin strap buckles are affected by this recall.

Hazards

The magnetic buckle on the helmet's chin strap contains small plastic covers and magnets that can come loose, posing a risk of choking and magnet ingestion to young children.

Reported injuries

Pacific Cycle has received three reports of the plastic cover coming loose. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the helmets away from children and contact Pacific Cycle for instructions on how to receive a free replacement helmet.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Infant bicycle helmets with magnetic no-pinch buckle chin straps		About 129,000

Parties

Importer: Pacific Cycle Inc., of Madison, Wis.
Made in: China
Sold at: Target stores, online at www.target.com, $25.

Consumer contact

Pacific Cycle toll-free at 877-564-2261 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST Monday through Friday, email customerservice@pacific-cycle.com or online at www.schwinnbikes.com and click on "Support" then "Safety & Recalls" or www.target.com and click on "Product Recall" for more information.

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Pacific Cycle Magnetic No-Pinch Buckle Infant Bicycle Helmets Chin Strap

Source: CPSC recall 16162. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.