CPSC recall 10-174, announced March 18, 2010, covers Botou Baite Bike Bell Bicycle Bells (about 1,000 units). The red paint on the bicycle bells contains excessive lead levels, violating the federal lead paint standard. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately remove the bicycle bells and return them to the store where purchased for a refund. Recall contact: call (877) 326-8954, go to www.doitbest.com, or email products@doitbest.com.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves children's bicycle bells. The bells are red, black and white and has "I ? My Bike" printed on the top. The green and white packaging reads "bike bell" and "$1."
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The red paint on the bicycle bells contains excessive lead levels, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the bicycle bells and return them to the store where purchased for a refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Botou Baite Bike Bell
- Manufacturer
- Botou Baite Bike Bell Co. Ltd., of Botou City, China
- Product type
- Bicycles & components
- Recall number
- 10-174
- Units
- About 1,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Dollar Stores and Do It Best Hardware stores nationwide from August 2008 through August 2009 for about $1.
- Distributor
- Do It Best Corp., of Fort Wayne, Ind.
Bicycle Bells
CPSC product type: Bicycles & Accessories
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Do It Best Hardware toll-free at (877) 326-8954 between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.doitbest.com. Consumers can also email the firm at products@doitbest.com
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