Bicycle Helmets Recalled by Bell Sports Due to Head Injury Hazard
Recall 11235 · May 31, 2011 · Bell Sports
31,100
units affected
31,100
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11235
- Date
- May 31, 2011
- Company
- Bell Sports
- Units affected
- 31,100
- Product
- Full-face bicycle helmets
- Product type
- Bicycle Helmets
- Remedy
- Refund, Replacement
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
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
What can happen
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.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the helmets immediately and contact Bell Sports for a replacement or refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
- Sold at
- Walmart stores nationwide and Amazon.com between August 2009 and March 2011 for between $50 and $60.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled full-face bicycle helmets?
Consumers should stop using the helmets immediately and contact Bell Sports for a replacement or refund.
What is the hazard?
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.
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.