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

Name: Pacific Cycle Recalls Infant Bicycle Helmets Due to Choking and Magnet Ingestion Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Target
Brand: Pacific Cycle
SKU: CPSC-16162
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: May 17, 2016Recall ID: 16162Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / 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.

Product Description & Identification

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.

Affected Products

Infant bicycle helmets with magnetic no-pinch buckle chin straps

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Pacific-Cycle-Recalls-Infant-Bicycle-Helmets
Title	Pacific Cycle Recalls Infant Bicycle Helmets Due to Choking and Magnet Ingestion Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Target
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16162.16162a.jpg
Images › 1 › Caption	Pacific Cycle Magnetic No-Pinch Buckle infant bicycle helmets
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16162.16162b.jpg
Images › 2 › Caption	Pacific Cycle Magnetic No-Pinch Buckle infant bicycle helmets
Images › 3 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16162.16162c.jpg
Images › 3 › Caption	Pacific Cycle Magnetic No-Pinch Buckle Infant Bicycle Helmets Chin Strap
Images › 4 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16162.16162d.jpg
Images › 4 › Caption	Pacific Cycle Magnetic No-Pinch Buckle Infant Bicycle Helmets Chin Strap
Images › 5 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16162.16162e.jpg
Images › 5 › Caption	Pacific Cycle Magnetic No-Pinch Buckle Infant Bicycle Helmets Chin Strap
Hazards › Name	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.
Injuries › Name	Pacific Cycle has received three reports of the plastic cover coming loose. No injuries have been reported.
Products › Name	Infant bicycle helmets with magnetic no-pinch buckle chin straps
Products › Type	Bicycle Helmets
Products › Category I D	68251
Products › Number Of Units	About 129,000
Recall I D	6730
Remedies › Name	Consumers should immediately take the helmets away from children and contact Pacific Cycle for instructions on how to receive a free replacement helmet.
Importers › Name	Pacific Cycle Inc., of Madison, Wis.
Retailers › Name	Target stores and online at www.target.com from January 2014 through April 2016 for between $18 and $25.
Recall Date	2016-05-17T00:00:00
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.
Recall Number	16162
Remedy Options › Option	Replace
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.
Last Publish Date	2016-05-17T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	China

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