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Recalled Schwinn Toddler Bicycle Helmet -
Recalled Schwinn Toddler Bicycle Helmet -
Recalled Schwinn Toddler Bicycle Helmet -
Recalled Schwinn Toddler Bicycle Helmet
The helmets do not comply with impact testing requirements in the Consumer Product Safety Act.
About 9,000
For more information, contact PTI Sports at (800) 515-0074 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Recall Details
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 Helmets
Units: About 9,000
Manufacturer: 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: China
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.
Consumer Contact: For more information, contact PTI Sports at (800) 515-0074 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Return the recalled helmet to the store where purchased for a replacement or refund. Consumers also can send the helmet back to the manufacturer.
None reported.
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