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Target recalls menorahs, bicycle helmets

Target is recalling 2,600 menorahs and 129,000 infant bicycle helmets after receiving complaints about the products.

The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recalls Tuesday.MenorahsThe affected Hanukkah menorahs, which were sold nationwide exclusively at Target between October and December 2015, are clear acrylic in a pyramid design, approximately 10½ long by 1.2 inches wide and 2.3 inches high and manufactured in China. The model number of the recalled product is 240-14-0169.Target is issuing the recall after receiving eight reports of the product melting, including three reports of fire. No property damage or injuries were reported by the fires.Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled menorahs and return them to Target for a full refund.For more information, call Target at 800-440-0680 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday; online at

www.target.com and click the Help section at bottom of homepage, then click Product Recalls or click on Recall tab on the Target's Facebook page.HelmetsThe affected helmets are the Pacific Cycle Magnetic no-pinch buckle infant bicycle helmet.The recall involves the helmets' magnetic no-pinch chin strap buckles after three reports of the plastic covers on the straps coming loose, posing a choking risk. No injuries have been reportedThe helmets, which were sold at Target stores and online between January 2014 and April 2016 are made for infants ranging from 1 to 3 years old 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.Consumers should immediately take the helmets away from children and contact Pacific Cycle for instructions on how to receive a free replacement helmet.For more information, call Pacific Cycle toll-free at 877-564-2261 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday; email customerservice@pacific-cycle.com or visit

www.schwinnbikes.com and click on "Support" then "Safety & Recalls" or

www.target.com and click on "Product Recall."