CPSCGeneral Alert
Bell Sports Recalls BMX Bike Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury; Sold Exclusivel...
Published: March 28, 2013Recall ID: 13157Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The buckle on the helmet's safety strap can release in an accident and allow the helmet to fall off the rider, posing a risk of head injury.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Bell Full Throttle, full coverage bicycle motocross (BMX) helmets with a chin bar. The all-black helmets have UPC code 035011 937052 and part number 1009159 printed on a label on the side of the helmet shell. The Bell logo is affixed to the front and lower side of the helmet.
Affected Products
Bell Full Throttle Bike Helmets
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Bell-Sports-Recalls-BMX-Bike-Helmets |
| Title | Bell Sports Recalls BMX Bike Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury; Sold Exclusively at Toys R Us |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2013.13157a.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Bell Full Throttle Helmet, side view |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2013.13157b.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Bell Full Throttle Helmet, front view |
| Hazards › Name | The buckle on the helmet's safety strap can release in an accident and allow the helmet to fall off the rider, posing a risk of head injury. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported |
| Products › Name | Bell Full Throttle Bike Helmets |
| Products › Type | Bicycle Helmets |
| Products › Category I D | 68251 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 2,500 |
| Recall I D | 1347 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact Bell Sports for instructions on receiving a full refund. |
| Importers › Name | Bell Sports Inc., of Scotts Valley, Calif. |
| Retailers › Name | Toys R Us stores nationwide and online at ToysRUs.com between July 2012 and January 2013 for about $60. |
| Recall Date | 2013-03-28T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Bell Full Throttle, full coverage bicycle motocross (BMX) helmets with a chin bar. The all-black helmets have UPC code 035011 937052 and part number 1009159 printed on a label on the side of the helmet shell. The Bell logo is affixed to the front and lower side of the helmet. |
| Product U P Cs › U P C | 035011937052 |
| Recall Number | 13157 |
| Manufacturers › Name | MHR |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Consumer Contact | Bell Sports Inc. toll-free at (866) 892-6059 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.bellbikestuff.com and click on "Recall Notice" for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-01-22T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |