Reported May 17, 2016
Pacific Cycle Recalls Infant Bicycle Helmets Due to Choking and Magnet Ingestion Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Target
Pacific Cycle Inc. of Madison, Wis.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Consumers should immediately take the helmets away from children and contact Pacific Cycle for instructions on how to receive a free replacement helmet.
Firm 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.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Infant bicycle helmets with magnetic no-pinch buckle chin straps
- Amount recalled
- About 129,000
Where it was sold
Sold at Target stores and online at www.target.com from January 2014 through April 2016 for between $18 and $25..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
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.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: Pacific Cycle has received three reports of the plastic cover coming loose. No injuries have been reported.
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