Pacific Cycle Recalls Infant Bicycle Helmets Due to Choking and Magnet Ingestion Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Target
Recall 16162 · May 17, 2016 · Pacific Cycle
129,000
units affected
129,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16162
- Date
- May 17, 2016
- Company
- Pacific Cycle
- Units affected
- 129,000
- Product
- Infant bicycle helmets with magnetic no-pinch buckle chin straps
- Product type
- Bicycle Helmets
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take the helmets away from children and contact Pacific Cycle for instructions on how to receive a free replacement helmet.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Pacific Cycle has received three reports of the plastic cover coming loose. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Target stores and online at www.target.com from January 2014 through April 2016 for between $18 and $25.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled infant bicycle helmets with magnetic no-pinch buckle chin straps?
Consumers should immediately take the helmets away from children and contact Pacific Cycle for instructions on how to receive a free replacement helmet.
What is the 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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.