CPSCGeneral Alert
Bicycle Helmets Recalled by Bell Sports Due to Head Injury Hazard
Published: May 31, 2011Recall ID: 11235Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The plastic buckle that connects the chin straps can fail, causing the helmet to come off the wearer's head. This poses a head injury hazard to riders in the event of a fall.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Bell Exodus full-face helmets with a plastic buckle on the chinstrap and model and part numbers listed below. The helmets have an angled visor and were sold in youth size. The model and part number can be found on a removable sticker located on the side of the helmet. Color Part/Model Number Orange/Grey/Black 1003825/035011898025 Blue/Grey/Gold/White/Black 1006714/035011917719
Affected Products
Full-face bicycle helmets
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Bicycle-Helmets-Recalled-by-Bell-Sports-Due-to-Head-Injury-Hazard |
| Title | Bicycle Helmets Recalled by Bell Sports Due to Head Injury Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11235.11235a.jpg |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11235.11235b.jpg |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11235.11235c.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Sticker with Model Number |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11235.11235d.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Plastic Buckle |
| Hazards › Name | The plastic buckle that connects the chin straps can fail, causing the helmet to come off the wearer's head. This poses a head injury hazard to riders in the event of a fall. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received one report of a buckle failing during an accident, resulting in an injury that required stitches below the wearer's eye. |
| Products › Name | Full-face bicycle helmets |
| Products › Type | Bicycle Helmets |
| Products › Category I D | 68251 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 31,100 in the United States, and about 2,500 in Canada |
| Recall I D | 685 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the helmets immediately and contact Bell Sports for a replacement or refund. |
| Importers › Name | Bell Sports, of Scotts Valley, Calif. |
| Retailers › Name | Walmart stores nationwide and Amazon.com between August 2009 and March 2011 for between $50 and $60. |
| Recall Date | 2011-05-31T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Bell Exodus full-face helmets with a plastic buckle on the chinstrap and model and part numbers listed below. The helmets have an angled visor and were sold in youth size. The model and part number can be found on a removable sticker located on the side of the helmet. Color Part/Model Number Orange/Grey/Black 1003825/035011898025 Blue/Grey/Gold/White/Black 1006714/035011917719 |
| Product U P Cs › 1 › U P C | 035011898025 |
| Product U P Cs › 2 › U P C | 035011917719 |
| Recall Number | 11235 |
| Remedy Options › 1 › Option | Replace |
| Remedy Options › 2 › Option | Refund |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2011/11818r-eng.php |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information call Bell Sports toll-free at (866) 892-6059 between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, via email at answer_desk@bellsports.com, or visit the firm's website at www.bellsports.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-06-30T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Taiwan |