Bell Racing Recalls Collectible Mini Racing Helmets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Posted on: Wednesday, 5 December 2007, 12:00 CST
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. (To access color photos of the following recalled products, see CPSC's Web site at http://www.cpsc.gov/.)
(LOGO: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030904/USCSCLOGO ) Name of Product: Collectible Mini Helmets Units: About 1,400 Importer: Bell Racing Co., of Santa Cruz, Calif.
Hazard: Surface paints on the recalled helmets contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recalled products are six-inch tall, collectible, miniature helmets, modeled after helmets worn by several race car drivers. The following 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.
Sold at: Bell Racing dealers and distributors nationwide from February 2007 through November 2007 for about $40.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should take the recalled helmets away from young children immediately and contact Bell Racing to receive a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For further information, contact Bell Racing toll-free at (866) 892-6059 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, via e-mail at minireplicasrecall@bellracing.com, or visit the firm's Web site at http://www.bellracing.com/.
Photos at http://www.cpsc.gov/. Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 892-6059 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
CONTACT: Consumer Product Safety Commission Media Contact,+1-301-504-7908
Web Site: http://www.bellracing.com/http://www.cpsc.gov/
Source: PRNewswire-USNewswire
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