Riddell · Recalled
Riddell Recalls Collectible Mini Racing Helmets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Surface paints on the recalled helmets contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
- Units
- About 2,500
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $40
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recalled product is a six-inch tall, collectible, miniature helmet, modeled after the helmet worn by race car driver Jeff Gordon. The helmet is red and blue with a black visor, and is painted with various sponsor logos and playing cards. The UPC number 095855720029 is located on the bottom of the product's packaging. No other Riddell mini helmet models are included in this recall.
The file
- Sold at
- Academy stores and other retailers nationwide, as well as the Web site, www.nascar.com, from February 2007 through October 2007 for about $40.
- Product type
- Collectibles
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Riddell Inc., of Rosemont, Ill.
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should take the recalled helmets away from young children immediately and contact Riddell to receive a full refund.
For further information, contact Riddell at (800) 611-8114 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, via e-mail at racingminirecall@riddellsports.com, or visit the firm's Web site at www.riddell.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated OCT 11 2007; last revised MAY 23 2014.