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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2016-05-17

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

Is my product affected?

Infant bicycle helmets with magnetic no-pinch buckle chin straps

  • Brand Pacific Cycle Inc., of Madison, Wis.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Pacific Cycle has recalled infant bicycle helmets sold exclusively at Target due to safety hazards with the magnetic buckle on the chin strap. The buckle contains small plastic covers and magnets that can come loose, creating a risk of choking and magnet ingestion for young children. The recalled helmets are designed for infants ages one to three years old, have "SCHWINN" printed on the front, and come in various colors and design patterns. Only helmets with magnetic no-pinch chin strap buckles are affected.

Consumers who own these helmets should immediately remove them from children and contact Pacific Cycle for instructions on obtaining a free replacement helmet.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

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.

What should I do?

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

Details from the source

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.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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