CPSC recall 08-112, announced December 5, 2007, covers Bell Racing Collectible Mini Helmets (about 1,400 units). Surface paints on the recalled helmets contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should take the recalled helmets away from young children immediately and contact Bell Racing to receive a full refund. Recall contact: call (866) 892-6059, go to www.bellracing.com, or email minireplicasrecall@bellracing.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Surface paints on the recalled helmets contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should take the recalled helmets away from young children immediately and contact Bell Racing to receive a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Bell Racing
- Product type
- Helmets
- Recall number
- 08-112
- Units
- About 1,400
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Bell Racing dealers and distributors nationwide from February 2007 through November 2007 for about $40.
- Importer
- Bell Racing Co., of Santa Cruz, Calif.
Collectible Mini Helmets
CPSC product type: Collectibles
Recall contact information
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 Web site at www.bellracing.com
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