Bell Racing · Recalled
Bell Racing 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 1,400
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $40
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Bell Racing dealers and distributors nationwide from February 2007 through November 2007 for about $40.
- Product type
- Collectibles
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Bell Racing Co., of Santa Cruz, Calif.
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should take the recalled helmets away from young children immediately and contact Bell Racing to receive a full refund.
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
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 DEC 05 2007; last revised MAY 23 2014.
