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Bell Racing Recalls Collectible Mini Racing Helmets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

  • Recalled Collectible Mini Helmet
  • Recalled Collectible Mini Helmet
  • Recalled Collectible Mini Helmet
Name of Product:
Collectible Mini Helmets
Hazard:

Surface paints on the recalled helmets contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Remedy:
Refund
Recall Date:
December 05, 2007
Units:

About 1,400

Consumer Contact

For further information, contact Bell Racing toll-free at (866) 892-6059 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, via e-mail at minireplicasrecall@bellracing.com, or visit the firm's website at www.bellracing.com.  

Recall Details

Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Bell Racing Co., of Santa Cruz, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 1,400 Collectible Mini Helmets. Surface paints on the recalled helmets contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Name of Product: Collectible Mini Helmets

Units: About 1,400

Importer: Bell Racing Co., of Santa Cruz, Calif.

Hazard: Surface paints on the recalled helmets contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: The recalled products are six-inch tall, collectible, miniature helmets, modeled after helmets worn by several race car drivers. The follow models are included in the recall: Terry Borcheller helmet, part number 2005740; Kurt Busch helmet, part number 2001368; and Vitor Meira helmet, part number 2001381. The part number is located on the product's packaging with the UPC.

Manufactured in: China

Sold at: Bell Racing dealers and distributors nationwide from February 2007 through November 2007 for about $40.

Remedy: Consumers should take the recalled helmets away from young children immediately and contact Bell Racing to receive a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For further information, contact Bell Racing toll-free at (866) 892-6059 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, via e-mail at minireplicasrecall@bellracing.com, or visit the firm's website at www.bellracing.com.  

Remedy:

Consumers should take the recalled helmets away from young children immediately and contact Bell Racing to receive a full refund.

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported.

Sold At:
Bell Racing dealers and distributors nationwide from February 2007 through November 2007 for about $40.
Importer(s):

Bell Racing Co., of Santa Cruz, Calif.

Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
08-112

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