Riddell Recalls Collectible Mini Racing Helmets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Recall 08019 · Oct 11, 2007 · Riddell
2,500
units affected
2,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08019
- Date
- Oct 11, 2007
- Company
- Riddell
- Units affected
- 2,500
- Product
- Collectible "Jeff Gordon" Mini Helmets
- Product type
- Collectibles
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
The recalled product is a six-inch tall, collectible, miniature helmet, modeled after the helmet worn by race car driver Jeff Gordon. The helmet is red and blue with a black visor, and is painted with various sponsor logos and playing cards. The UPC number 095855720029 is located on the bottom of the product's packaging. No other Riddell mini helmet models are included in this recall.
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 Riddell to receive a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Academy stores and other retailers nationwide, as well as the Web site, www.nascar.com, from February 2007 through October 2007 for about $40.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled collectible "jeff gordon" mini helmets?
Consumers should take the recalled helmets away from young children immediately and contact Riddell 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.