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Outdoor & Sports/Bicycles & Scooters

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

Agency Publication Date: May 17, 2016
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Summary

Pacific Cycle is recalling approximately 129,000 infant bicycle helmets featuring a magnetic "no-pinch" chin strap buckle. The magnetic buckle contains small plastic covers and enclosed magnets that can detach, creating a serious choking or ingestion hazard for young children. These helmets, which have "SCHWINN" printed on the front, were sold in various colors and patterns at Target stores and online between January 2014 and April 2016. There have been three reports of the plastic covers coming loose, though no injuries have been reported yet. Consumers should immediately stop using these helmets and contact Pacific Cycle for a free replacement.

Risk

Small plastic covers and magnets on the chin strap can break off and be swallowed by a child, leading to choking or internal injuries if multiple magnets are ingested. Three incidents of parts coming loose have already been reported.

What You Should Do

  1. Check the front of your infant's bicycle helmet for the brand name 'SCHWINN' and examine the chin strap buckle to see if it is a magnetic 'no-pinch' style with plastic covers.
  2. Immediately take the affected helmet away from children and stop using it to prevent access to the buckle parts.
  3. Contact Pacific Cycle at 877-564-2261 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST Monday through Friday, or email customerservice@pacific-cycle.com for instructions on how to receive a free replacement helmet.
  4. You can also find recall information online at www.schwinnbikes.com by clicking on 'Support' then 'Safety & Recalls', or at www.target.com by clicking on 'Product Recall'.
  5. For additional questions, call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772.

Your Remedy Options

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

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.

Affected Products

Product: Schwinn Infant bicycle helmets with magnetic no-pinch buckle chin straps
Date Ranges: Sold between January 2014 and April 2016

Product Images

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

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

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

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 16162
Status: Active
Sold By: Target stores and online at www.target.com from January 2014 through April 2016 for between $18 and $25.
Manufactured In: China
Units Affected: About 129,000
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: Pacific Cycle Inc., of Madison, Wis.
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.
Agency Last Updated: May 17, 2016

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