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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 19, 2004
Release # 04-199 |
Firm's Hotline: (800) 515-0074
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
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CPSC, PTI Sports Inc. Announce Recall of Schwinn Toddler Bicycle Helmets
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
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.
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