Bicycle Helmets Recalled by Bell Sports Due to Head
Bicycle Helmets Recalled by Bell Sports Due to Head Injury Hazard
Why was Bicycle Helmets Recalled by Bell Sports Due to Head recalled?
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.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the helmets immediately and contact Bell Sports for a replacement or refund. 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 [email protected], or visit the firm's website at www.bellsports.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: 035011898025, 035011917719
- Product
- Full-face bicycle helmets
- Company
- Bell Sports, of Scotts Valley, Calif.
- Quantity
- About 31,100 in the United States, and about 2,500 in Canada
- Sold at
- Walmart stores nationwide and Amazon.com between August 2009 and March 2011 for between $50 and $60.
- Recall date
- May 31, 2011
- Incidents / injuries
- 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.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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