CPSCGeneral Alert
Riddell Recalls Collectible Mini Racing Helmets Due to Violation of Lead Paint S...
Published: October 11, 2007Recall ID: 08019Category: 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 product is a six-inch tall, collectible, miniature helmet, modeled after the helmet worn by race car driver Jeff Gordon. The helmet is red and blue with a black visor, and is painted with various sponsor logos and playing cards. The UPC number 095855720029 is located on the bottom of the product's packaging. No other Riddell mini helmet models are included in this recall.
Affected Products
Collectible "Jeff Gordon" Mini Helmets
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Riddell-Recalls-Collectible-Mini-Racing-Helmets-Due-to-Violation-of-Lead-Paint-Standard |
| Title | Riddell Recalls Collectible Mini Racing Helmets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/bfd28ff7273548ec819b0b10cf384716.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Collectible 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 "Jeff Gordon" Mini Helmets |
| Products › Type | Collectibles |
| Products › Category I D | 1891 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 2,500 |
| Recall I D | 4036 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should take the recalled helmets away from young children immediately and contact Riddell to receive a full refund. |
| Importers › Name | Riddell Inc., of Rosemont, Ill. |
| Retailers › Name | Academy stores and other retailers nationwide, as well as the Web site, www.nascar.com, from February 2007 through October 2007 for about $40. |
| Recall Date | 2007-10-11T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled product is a six-inch tall, collectible, miniature helmet, modeled after the helmet worn by race car driver Jeff Gordon. The helmet is red and blue with a black visor, and is painted with various sponsor logos and playing cards. The UPC number 095855720029 is located on the bottom of the product's packaging. No other Riddell mini helmet models are included in this recall. |
| Product U P Cs › U P C | 095855720029 |
| Recall Number | 08019 |
| Consumer Contact | For further information, contact Riddell at (800) 611-8114 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, via e-mail at racingminirecall@riddellsports.com, or visit the firm's Web site at www.riddell.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |