Infant bicycle helmets with magnetic no-pinch buckle chin straps

CPSC Recall #16-162 — May 17, 2016

Recall #16-162 Date: May 17, 2016 Remedy: Replace

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