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

Recall 16-162 · May 17, 2016 · Pacific Cycle

What to doConsumers should immediately take the helmets away from children and contact Pacific Cycle for instructions on how to receive a free replacement helmet.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
16-162 (CPSC)
Recall date
May 17, 2016
Brand
Pacific Cycle
Category
Baby and nursery
Products
Infant bicycle helmets with magnetic no-pinch buckle chin straps
Hazard
Choking and Magnet Ingestion Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Target
Hazard type
Choking and ingestion
Remedy
Replace
Units
About 129,000
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
May 17, 2016

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.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Infant bicycle helmets with magnetic no-pinch buckle chin straps · About 129,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Target stores and online at www.target.com from January 2014 through April 2016 for between $18 and $25.; Pacific Cycle Inc., of Madison, Wis..

Injuries or incidents reported

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

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 history and context

Pacific Cycle appears in 14 CPSC recalls on record. See all Pacific Cycle recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 238 recalls in the baby and nursery category, 59 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Infant bicycle helmets with magnetic no-pinch buckle chin straps (About 129,000 units). This recall involves infant bicycle helmets with magnetic no-pinch chin strap buckles.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Choking and Magnet Ingestion Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Target.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately take the helmets away from children and contact Pacific Cycle for instructions on how to receive a free replacement helmet.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 17, 2016. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.