Pacific Cycle Recalls Infant Bicycle Helmets Due to Choking and Magnet Ingestion Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Target
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2016-05-17 · 16162
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
16162
Date
2016-05-17
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Infant bicycle helmets with magnetic no-pinch buckle chin straps
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Retailer(s)
Target stores and online at www.target.com from January 2014 through April 2016 for between $18 and $25.
Importer(s)
Pacific Cycle Inc., of Madison, Wis.
Country of manufacture
China
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.