CPSCGeneral Alert
Do It Best Recalls Bicycle Bells Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Published: March 18, 2010Recall ID: 10174Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The red paint on the bicycle bells contains excessive lead levels, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Product Description & Identification
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."
Affected Products
Bicycle Bells
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Do-It-Best-Recalls-Bicycle-Bells-Due-to-Violation-of-Lead-Paint-Standard |
| Title | Do It Best Recalls Bicycle Bells Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/31db9b0c816f4a78b67a4bb4de617240.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Picture of Recalled Bicycle Bell |
| Hazards › Name | The red paint on the bicycle bells contains excessive lead levels, violating the federal lead paint standard. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Bicycle Bells |
| Products › Type | Bicycles & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1850 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,000 |
| Recall I D | 171 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately remove the bicycle bells and return them to the store where purchased for a refund. |
| Retailers › Name | Dollar Stores and Do It Best Hardware stores nationwide from August 2008 through August 2009 for about $1. |
| Recall Date | 2010-03-18T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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." |
| Distributors › Name | Do It Best Corp., of Fort Wayne, Ind. |
| Recall Number | 10174 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Botou Baite Bike Bell Co. Ltd., of Botou City, China |
| Consumer 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |