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Product name Infant bicycle helmets with magnetic no-pinch buckle chin straps
Description This recall involves infant bicycle helmets with magnetic no-pinch chin strap buckles. The helmets are made for infants ranging from one to three years old. The helmet and its straps come in various colors and design patterns. The buckles have small plastic covers and enclosed magnets. SCHWINN is printed on the front of the helmets. Only helmets with the magnetic no-pinch chin strap buckles are affected by this recall. 
Problem The magnetic buckle on the helmets chin strap contains small plastic covers and magnets that can come loose, posing a risk of choking and magnet ingestion to young children. 
Distribution Sold exclusively at Target stores and online at www.target.com for between $18 and $25. 
Company Pacific Cycle 877-564-2261; website www.schwinnbikes.com 
Dates sold January 2014 through April 2016 
Date posted 05/17/2016 
Additional information For additional information, visit the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission news release at www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Pacific-Cycle-Recalls-Infant-Bicycle-Helmets/ 
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