CPSC, PTI Sports Inc. Announce Recall of Schwinn Toddler Bicycle Helmets

The helmets do not comply with impact testing requirements in the Consumer Product Safety Act.

Recall #: 04199
Affected scope: About 9,000

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Pti Sports Inc., of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. recalled These Schwinn-brand Toddler Bicycle Helmets have "SCHWINN" written on the back of the hel….

CPSC, PTI Sports Inc. Announce Recall of Schwinn Toddler Bicycle Helmets was recalled by Pti Sports Inc., of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. in August 19, 2004. Reason: The helmets do not comply with impact testing requirements in the Consumer Product Safety Act.. Remedy: Return the recalled helmet to the store where purchased for a replacement or refund. Cons…. Verify recall #04199 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Pti Sports Inc., of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-The helmets do not comply with impact testing requirements in the Consumer Product Safety Act..

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agency class: August 19, 2004
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #04199 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 5 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

These Schwinn-brand Toddler Bicycle Helmets have "SCHWINN" written on the back of the helmets. A white label inside the helmets reads, "Lot# 791913." This number is followed by a date from "12-01-03" through "5-15-04." This label also contains the model number SK103, SK107 or SK108.

Reason for recall

The helmets do not comply with impact testing requirements in the Consumer Product Safety Act.

Remedy, what to do

Return the recalled helmet to the store where purchased for a replacement or refund. Consumers also can send the helmet back to the manufacturer.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	04199
Date reported	August 19, 2004
Date initiated	August 19, 2004
Recalling firm	Pti Sports Inc., of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.
Affected scope	About 9,000
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Return the recalled helmet to the store where purchased for a replacement or refund. Consumers also can send the helmet back to t…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The helmets do not comply with impact testing requirements in the Consumer Product Safety Act.

What should consumers do? ▼

Return the recalled helmet to the store where purchased for a replacement or refund. Consumers also can send the helmet back to the manufacturer.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 19, 2004. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 04199.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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