CPSC recall 04-199, announced August 19, 2004, covers PTI Sports Schwinn-brand Toddler Bicycle Helmets (about 9,000 units). The helmets do not comply with impact testing requirements in the Consumer Product Safety Act. The notice reports no incidents. Return the recalled helmet to the store where purchased for a replacement or refund. Recall contact: call (800) 515-0074.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
A white label inside the helmets reads, "Lot# 791913." This number is followed by a date from "12-01-03" through "5-15-04." This label also contains the model number SK103, SK107 or SK108.
Which products are included?
These Schwinn-brand Toddler Bicycle Helmets have "SCHWINN" written on the back of the helmets. A white label inside the helmets reads, "Lot# 791913." This number is followed by a date from "12-01-03" through "5-15-04." This label also contains the model number SK103, SK107 or SK108.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The helmets do not comply with impact testing requirements in the Consumer Product Safety Act.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Return the recalled helmet to the store where purchased for a replacement or refund. Consumers also can send the helmet back to the manufacturer.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- PTI Sports
- Manufacturer
- PTI Sports Inc., of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.
- Product type
- Helmets
- Recall number
- 04-199
- Units
- About 9,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Wal-Mart, Target, Academy and Mills Fleet and Farms stores nationwide, from January 2004 through July 2004, for between $17 and $20.
Schwinn-brand Toddler Bicycle Helmets
CPSC product type: Helmets & Helmet Accessories
Recall contact information
For more information, contact PTI Sports at (800) 515-0074 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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