Bell Sports Recalls BMX Bike Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury; Sold Exclusively at Toys R Us
Recall 13157 · Mar 28, 2013 · Bell Sports
2,500
units affected
2,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13157
- Date
- Mar 28, 2013
- Company
- Bell Sports
- Units affected
- 2,500
- Product
- Bell Full Throttle Bike Helmets
- Product type
- Bicycle Helmets
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact Bell Sports for instructions on receiving a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Toys R Us stores nationwide and online at ToysRUs.com between July 2012 and January 2013 for about $60.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled bell full throttle bike helmets?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact Bell Sports for instructions on receiving a full refund.
What is the hazard?
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.
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.