Bell Racing Collectible Mini Racing Helmets recall: Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Bell Racing Recalls Collectible Mini Racing Helmets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Why was Bell Racing 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 Bell Racing to receive a full refund. Contact: For further information, contact Bell Racing toll-free at (866) 892-6059 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, via e-mail at [email protected], or visit the firm's Web site at www.bellracing.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 identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Collectible Mini Helmets
- Company
- Bell Racing Co., of Santa Cruz, Calif.
- Quantity
- About 1,400
- Sold at
- Bell Racing dealers and distributors nationwide from February 2007 through November 2007 for about $40.
- Recall date
- December 5, 2007
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled products are six-inch tall, collectible, miniature helmets, modeled after helmets worn by several race car drivers. The follow models are included in the recall: Terry Borcheller helmet, part number 2005740; Kurt Busch helmet, part number 2001368; and Vitor Meira helmet, part number 2001381. The part number is located on the product's packaging with the UPC.