CPSCGeneral Alert
Bell Racing Recalls Collectible Mini Racing Helmets Due to Violation of Lead Pai...
Published: December 5, 2007Recall ID: 08112Category: generalCountry: US
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 |