CPSC Recall in 2004: CPSC, PTI Sports Inc. Announce Recall of Schwinn Toddler Bicycle Helmets
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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.
The helmets do not comply with impact testing requirements in the Consumer Product Safety Act.
Repair
None reported.
Wal-Mart, Target, Academy, and Mills Fleet & Farms stores nationwide from January 2004 through July 2004 for between $17 and $20.
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