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ChokingMay 17, 2016CPSC #16162

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

Product
Bicycles
Units affected
129,000
Remedy
replacement

What was recalled

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.

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.

Injuries

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

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Target stores and online at www.target.com from January 2014 through April 2016 for between $18 and $25.

Photos

Pacific Cycle Magnetic No-Pinch Buckle infant bicycle helmetsPacific Cycle Magnetic No-Pinch Buckle infant bicycle helmetsPacific Cycle Magnetic No-Pinch Buckle Infant Bicycle Helmets Chin StrapPacific Cycle Magnetic No-Pinch Buckle Infant Bicycle Helmets Chin Strap
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