Pacific Cycle recalls infant bicycle helmets with magnetic no-pinch chin straps due to choking and magnet ingestion hazards. Affected helmets 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.
Pacific Cycle is recalling infant bicycle helmets with magnetic no-pinch chin straps because small plastic covers and magnets inside the buckle can come loose, posing a choking and magnet ingestion risk to young children. Parents should stop using these helmets immediately and contact Pacific Cycle for a free replacement.
The magnetic buckle on the helmet's chin strap has small plastic covers and enclosed magnets that can become loose. If these parts detach, young children could choke on them or swallow the magnets, leading to serious internal injuries.
Parents of infants aged 1-3 years who own the recalled helmets. Children under 3 are most at risk due to the choking and magnet ingestion hazards.
Look for helmets with the brand 'SCHWINN' printed on the front. These helmets have magnetic no-pinch chin strap buckles and were sold exclusively at Target stores.
Immediately take the helmets away from children to prevent choking or magnet ingestion.
Reach out to Pacific Cycle for instructions on getting a free replacement helmet.
Consumers should immediately take the helmets away from children and contact Pacific Cycle for instructions on how to receive a free replacement helmet.
No, the magnetic buckle can come loose, posing a choking and magnet ingestion risk to young children.
Only sold at Target stores.
Check for 'SCHWINN' printed on the front and magnetic no-pinch chin strap buckles.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Pacific Cycle to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 6730 — Pacific Cycle Infant bicycle helmets with magnetic no-pinch buckle chin straps Hello, I own a Infant bicycle helmets with magnetic no-pinch buckle chin straps that is covered by recall 6730 from Pacific Cycle. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately take the helmets away from children and contact Pacific Cycle for instructions on how to receive a free replacement helmet. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
