CPSC recall 16-162, announced May 17, 2016, covers Pacific Cycle Infant bicycle helmets with magnetic no-pinch buckle chin straps (about 129,000 units). 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. The notice cites 3 incident reports. Consumers should immediately take the helmets away from children and contact Pacific Cycle for instructions on how to receive a free replacement helmet. Recall contact: call 877-564-2261, go to www.schwinnbikes.com, or email customerservice@pacific-cycle.com.
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Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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.
Incidents and injuries
Pacific Cycle has received three reports of the plastic cover coming loose. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take the helmets away from children and contact Pacific Cycle for instructions on how to receive a free replacement helmet.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Pacific Cycle
- Product type
- Helmets
- Recall number
- 16-162
- Units
- About 129,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Target stores and online at www.target.com from January 2014 through April 2016 for between $18 and $25.
- Importer
- Pacific Cycle Inc., of Madison, Wis.
Infant bicycle helmets with magnetic no-pinch buckle chin straps
CPSC product type: Bicycle Helmets
Recall contact information
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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