Bell Sports BMX Bike Helmets recall: Head Injury
Bell Sports Recalls BMX Bike Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury; Sold Exclusively at Toys R Us
Why was Bell Sports BMX Bike Helmets recalled?
The buckle on the helmet's safety strap can release in an accident and allow the helmet to fall off the rider, posing a risk of head injury.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact Bell Sports for instructions on receiving a full refund. Contact: Bell Sports Inc. toll-free at (866) 892-6059 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.bellbikestuff.com and click on "Recall Notice" for more information.
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: 035011937052
- Product
- Bell Full Throttle Bike Helmets
- Company
- MHR, Bell Sports Inc., of Scotts Valley, Calif.
- Quantity
- About 2,500
- Sold at
- Toys R Us stores nationwide and online at ToysRUs.com between July 2012 and January 2013 for about $60.
- Recall date
- March 28, 2013
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves Bell Full Throttle, full coverage bicycle motocross (BMX) helmets with a chin bar. The all-black helmets have UPC code 035011 937052 and part number 1009159 printed on a label on the side of the helmet shell. The Bell logo is affixed to the front and lower side of the helmet.