Infant bicycle helmets with magnetic no-pinch buckle chin straps
CPSC Recall #16-162 — May 17, 2016
Product
Infant bicycle helmets with magnetic no-pinch buckle chin straps
Description
The magnetic buckle on the helmet’s chin strap contains small plastic covers and magnets that can come loose.
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.
Incidents / Injuries
Pacific Cycle has received three reports of the plastic cover coming loose. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the helmets away from children and contact Pacific Cycle for instructions on how to receive a free replacement helmet.
Units Affected
About 129,000
Sold At
Target stores and online at www.target.com from January 2014 through April 2016 for between $18 and $25.
Importer
Pacific Cycle Inc., of Madison, Wis.
Manufactured In
China