The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·10174·Announced 2010-03-18

Do It Best Recalls Bicycle Bells for Lead Paint Violation

Do It Best is recalling about 1,000 children's bicycle bells because the red paint contains excessive lead levels, violating federal standards.

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 violation) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Do It Best Corp. is recalling approximately 1,000 children's bicycle bells due to a violation of the federal lead paint standard. The recalled bells are red, black, and white with "I ? My Bike" printed on the top. They were sold in green and white packaging labeled "bike bell" and "$1."

The hazard is that the red paint on the bicycle bells contains excessive lead levels. No injuries or illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall. The bells were manufactured by Botou Baite Bike Bell Co. Ltd. of Botou City, China.

These products were sold at Dollar Stores and Do It Best Hardware stores nationwide from August 2008 through August 2009 for about $1. Consumers should immediately remove the bicycle bells and return them to the store where purchased for a refund. For more information, consumers can contact Do It Best Hardware toll-free at (877) 326-8954 or visit www.doitbest.com.

The recalled product

Product
Bicycle Bells
Manufacturer
Botou Baite Bike Bell Co. Ltd., of Botou City, China
Category
Consumer Product — Bicycle Accessories
Hazard
Affected units
1,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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