The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08112·Announced 2007-12-05

Bell Racing Recalls Collectible Mini Helmets Due to Lead Paint Violation

Bell Racing is recalling collectible mini helmets because their surface paint contains excessive lead, violating federal standards. No injuries have been reported.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (lead paint) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Bell Racing Co. is recalling approximately 1,400 collectible mini racing helmets due to a violation of the federal lead paint standard. The surface paints on these helmets contain excessive levels of lead. The recalled products are six-inch tall, miniature helmets modeled after those worn by race car drivers, specifically the Terry Borcheller, Kurt Busch, and Vitor Meira models.

These helmets were sold at Bell Racing dealers and distributors nationwide from February 2007 through November 2007 for about $40 each. The part numbers for the affected models are 2005740, 2001368, and 2001381, which are located on the product's packaging with the UPC. The helmets were manufactured in China.

No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall. Consumers should immediately take the recalled helmets away from young children and contact Bell Racing to receive a full refund. For further information, consumers can 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 [email protected], or visit www.bellracing.com.

The recalled product

Product
Collectible Mini Helmets
Manufacturer
Bell Racing Co., of Santa Cruz, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Collectibles
Hazard
Affected units
1,400

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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