Bell Racing Recalls Collectible Mini Racing Helmets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Recall 08112 · Dec 5, 2007 · Bell Racing
1,400
units affected
1,400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08112
- Date
- Dec 5, 2007
- Company
- Bell Racing
- Units affected
- 1,400
- Product
- Collectible Mini Helmets
- Product type
- Collectibles
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
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.
What can happen
Surface paints on the recalled helmets contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
The fix
Consumers should take the recalled helmets away from young children immediately and contact Bell Racing to receive a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Bell Racing dealers and distributors nationwide from February 2007 through November 2007 for about $40.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled collectible mini helmets?
Consumers should take the recalled helmets away from young children immediately and contact Bell Racing to receive a full refund.
What is the hazard?
Surface paints on the recalled helmets contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.