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Product Recall Number: 08-112

Why was Collectible Mini Helmets recalled?

Surface paints on the recalled helmets contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Collectible Mini Helmets
Here's product recall specific data for Collectible Mini Helmets.

  • Product Recall Number: 08-112

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2007-12-04

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Collectible Mini Helmets

  • Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Bell Racing Co., of Santa Cruz, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 1,400 Collectible Mini Helmets. Surface paints on the recalled helmets contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.Name of Product: Collectible Mini HelmetsUnits: About 1,400Importer: 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 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.Manufactured in: ChinaSold at: Bell Racing dealers and distributors nationwide from February 2007 through November 2007 for about $40.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 website at www.bellracing.com.

  • Hazard Description: Surface paints on the recalled helmets contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Refund

  • Units: About 1,400

  • Incidents: None reported.

  • Remedy: Consumers should take the recalled helmets away from young children immediately and contact Bell Racing to receive a full refund.

  • Sold At: Bell Racing dealers and distributors nationwide from February 2007 through November 2007 for about $40.

  • Importers: Bell Racing Co., of Santa Cruz, Calif.

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: China

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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