Product Recall Number: 04-199
Why was Schwinn-brand Toddler Bicycle Helmets recalled?
The helmets do not comply with impact testing requirements in the Consumer Product Safety Act.
Product Recall Number: 04-199
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2004-08-18
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Schwinn-brand Toddler Bicycle Helmets
Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), PTI Sports Inc., of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. is voluntarily recalling about 9,000 Schwinn-brand Toddler bicycle helmets. The helmets do not comply with impact testing requirements in the Consumer Product Safety Act.Name of product: Schwinn-brand Toddler Bicycle HelmetsUnits: About 9,000Manufacturer: PTI Sports Inc., of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.Hazard: The helmets do not comply with impact testing requirements in the Consumer Product Safety Act.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.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.Sold at: Wal-Mart, Target, Academy, and Mills Fleet & Farms stores nationwide from January 2004 through July 2004 for between $17 and $20.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Return the recalled helmet to the store where purchased for a replacement or refund. Consumers also can send the helmet back to the manufacturer.Consumer Contact: For more information, contact PTI Sports at (800) 515-0074 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Hazard Description: The helmets do not comply with impact testing requirements in the Consumer Product Safety Act.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 9,000
Incidents: None reported.
Remedy: Return the recalled helmet to the store where purchased for a replacement or refund. Consumers also can send the helmet back to the manufacturer.
Sold At: Wal-Mart, Target, Academy, and Mills Fleet & Farms stores nationwide from January 2004 through July 2004 for between $17 and $20.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: PTI Sports Inc., of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed