CPSC recall · Reported May 17, 2016
Pacific Cycle Recalls Infant Bicycle Helmets Due to Choking and Magnet Ingestion Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Target
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 CPSC recalled This recall involves infant bicycle helmets with magnetic no-pinch chin strap buckles. Th….
Pacific Cycle Recalls Infant Bicycle Helmets Due to Choking and Magnet Ingestion Hazards;… was recalled and listed by the CPSC in May 17, 2016. Reason: The magnetic buckle on the helmet's chin strap contains small plastic covers and magnets that can come loose,…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the helmets away from children and contact Pacific Cycl…. Verify recall #16162 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The magnetic buckle on the helmet's chin strap contains small plastic covers and magnets that can come loose,….
- None
- agency class
- May 17, 2016
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #16162 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.
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Product 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.
Reason for recall
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.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately take the helmets away from children and contact Pacific Cycle for instructions on how to receive a free replacement helmet.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 16162 |
| Date reported | May 17, 2016 |
| Date initiated | May 17, 2016 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 129,000 |
| 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
Consumers should immediately take the helmets away from children and contact Pacific Cycle for instructions on how to receive a f…
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- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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