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

  • Pacific Cycle Magnetic No-Pinch Buckle infant bicycle helmets
  • Pacific Cycle Magnetic No-Pinch Buckle infant bicycle helmets
  • Pacific Cycle Magnetic No-Pinch Buckle Infant Bicycle Helmets Chin Strap
  • Pacific Cycle Magnetic No-Pinch Buckle Infant Bicycle Helmets Chin Strap
  • Pacific Cycle Magnetic No-Pinch Buckle Infant Bicycle Helmets Chin Strap
Name of Product:
Infant bicycle helmets with magnetic no-pinch buckle chin straps
Hazard:
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.
Remedy:
Replace
Recall Date:
May 17, 2016
Units:
About 129,000
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.

Recall Details

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.
Remedy:
Consumers should immediately take the helmets away from children and contact Pacific Cycle for instructions on how to receive a free replacement helmet.
Incidents/Injuries:
Pacific Cycle has received three reports of the plastic cover coming loose. No injuries have been reported.
Sold Exclusively At:
Target stores and online at www.target.com from January 2014 through April 2016 for between $18 and $25.
Importer(s):
Pacific Cycle Inc., of Madison, Wis.
Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
16-162

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