Collectible Mini Helmets
CPSC Recall #08-112 — December 4, 2007
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 08-112 |
| Recall Date | December 4, 2007 |
| Remedy Type | Refund |
| Units Affected | About 1,400 |
| Importer | Bell Racing Co., of Santa Cruz, Calif. |
| Manufactured In | China |
Where It Was Sold
| Bell Racing dealers and distributors nationwide from February 2007 through November 2007 for about $40. |
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 [email protected], or visit the firm's website at www.bellracing.com.
Hazard
Surface paints on the recalled helmets contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents & Injuries
None reported.
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should take the recalled helmets away from young children immediately and contact Bell Racing to receive a full refund.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Refund at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Refund) at no cost to you.
Yes. If you were injured by a defective consumer product — whether recalled or not — you may have grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer and potentially the retailer. A recall notice can serve as evidence that the manufacturer was aware of the defect. Injuries that may support a claim include burns, lacerations, fractures, electric shock, choking incidents, and chemical exposure. Most product liability attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. Consult an attorney promptly, as statutes of limitation vary by state.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.