The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·13157·Announced 2013-03-28

Bell Sports Recalls BMX Helmets Due to Head Injury Risk

Bell Sports is recalling about 2,500 Full Throttle BMX helmets because the safety strap buckle can release in an accident, posing a risk of head injury.

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 (head injury) where no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Bell Sports Inc. is recalling about 2,500 Bell Full Throttle full coverage bicycle motocross (BMX) helmets. The all-black helmets feature a chin bar and have UPC code 035011 937052 and part number 1009159 printed on a label on the side of the helmet shell. The Bell logo is affixed to the front and lower side of the helmet.

The recall was issued because the buckle on the helmet's safety strap can release in an accident, allowing the helmet to fall off the rider. This poses a risk of head injury. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

The helmets were sold exclusively at Toys R Us stores nationwide and online at ToysRUs.com between July 2012 and January 2013 for about $60. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact Bell Sports toll-free at (866) 892-6059 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.bellbikestuff.com and click on "Recall Notice" to receive a full refund.

The recalled product

Product
Bell Full Throttle Bike Helmets
Manufacturer
MHR
Category
Consumer Product — Bicycle Helmets
Hazard
Affected units
2,500

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

UPCs (1)

  • 035011937052

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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