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Product recall · CPSCDecember 5, 2007Highest risk
Bell Racing Collectible Mini Racing Helmets
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What’s wrong
Surface paints on the recalled helmets contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
The Recall Registry rates this highest risk — Lead exposure risk.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should take the recalled helmets away from young children immediately and contact Bell Racing to receive a full refund.
Who to 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 Web site at www.bellracing.com
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 1,400
- Recall date
- December 5, 2007
- Brand
- Bell Racing Co., of Santa Cruz, Calif.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
200574020013682001381
Bell Racing dealers and distributors nationwide from February 2007 through November 2007 for about $40.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Bell Racing Recalls Collectible Mini Racing Helmets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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