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Product recall · CPSCMarch 18, 2010Highest risk
Do It Best Bicycle Bells
The notice asks people to return it — see below for how.
What’s wrong
The red paint on the bicycle bells contains excessive lead levels, violating the federal lead paint standard.
The Recall Registry rates this highest risk — Lead exposure risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately remove the bicycle bells and return them to the store where purchased for a refund.
Who to contact: 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
The product
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."
Details
- Units affected
- About 1,000
- Recall date
- March 18, 2010
- Brand
- Botou Baite Bike Bell Co. Ltd., of Botou City, China
- Made or distributed by
- Do It Best Corp., of Fort Wayne, Ind.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
Dollar Stores and Do It Best Hardware stores nationwide from August 2008 through August 2009 for about $1.
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: “Do It Best Recalls Bicycle Bells 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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