Bell Racing Recalls Collectible Mini Racing Helmets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Bell Racing Recalls Collectible Mini Racing Helmets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Surface paints on the recalled helmets contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Collectible Mini Helmets
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Bell-Racing-Recalls-Collectible-Mini-Racing-Helmets-Due-to-Violation-of-Lead-Paint-Standard |
| Title | Bell Racing Recalls Collectible Mini Racing Helmets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/c76e7984d6574aed9dffda89e276a5df.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Mini Helmet |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/b89c554a07e94c0ea00715e784e2b2e9.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Mini Helmet |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/ab6ae1e8b85d4e90a566c5abf766d69e.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled Mini Helmet |
| Hazards › Name | Surface paints on the recalled helmets contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Collectible Mini Helmets |
| Products › Type | Collectibles |
| Products › Category I D | 1891 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,400 |
| Recall I D | 4134 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should take the recalled helmets away from young children immediately and contact Bell Racing to receive a full refund. |
| Importers › Name | Bell Racing Co., of Santa Cruz, Calif. |
| Retailers › Name | Bell Racing dealers and distributors nationwide from February 2007 through November 2007 for about $40. |
| Recall Date | 2007-12-05T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Recall Number | 08112 |
| Consumer 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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