Riddell Collectible Mini Racing Helmets recall: Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Riddell Recalls Collectible Mini Racing Helmets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Why was Riddell Collectible Mini Racing Helmets recalled?
Surface paints on the recalled helmets contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should take the recalled helmets away from young children immediately and contact Riddell to receive a full refund. 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 [email protected], or visit the firm's Web site at www.riddell.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.
Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?
UPC: 095855720029
- Product
- Collectible "Jeff Gordon" Mini Helmets
- Company
- Riddell Inc., of Rosemont, Ill.
- Quantity
- About 2,500
- Sold at
- 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
- October 11, 2007
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.