CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

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.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • May 17, 2016

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

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.

Required Consumer Action

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

Contact Information

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.

Recall Details

Sold At
Target stores and online at www.target.com from January 2014 through April 2016 for between $18 and $25.
Injuries
Pacific Cycle has received three reports of the plastic cover coming loose. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Replace
Recall Number
16162

Product Information

Product Name
Infant bicycle helmets with magnetic no-pinch buckle chin straps
Product Type
Bicycle Helmets
Number of Units
About 129,000
Imported By
Pacific Cycle Inc., of Madison, Wis.
Manufactured In
China

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone 877-564-2261
Website www.schwinnbikes.com
Full Contact Information

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.