Collectible "Jeff Gordon" Mini Helmets
CPSC Recall #08-019 — October 10, 2007
Product
Collectible "Jeff Gordon" Mini Helmets
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Riddell Inc., of Rosemont, Ill., is voluntarily recalling about 2,500 Collectible "Jeff Gordon" Mini Helmets. Surface paints on the recalled helmets contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.Name of Product: Collectible "Jeff Gordon" Mini HelmetsUnits: About 2,500Importer: Riddell Inc., of Rosemont, Ill.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 product is a six-inch tall, collectible, miniature helmet, modeled after the helmet worn by race car driver Jeff Gordon. The helmet is red and blue with a black visor, and is painted with various sponsor logos and playing cards. The UPC number 095855720029 is located on the bottom of the product's packaging. No other Riddell mini helmet models are included in this recall.Sold at: Academy stores and other retailers nationwide, as well as the website, www.nascar.com, from February 2007 through October 2007 for about $40.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should take the recalled helmets away from young children immediately and contact Riddell to receive a full refund.Consumer Contact: For further information, contact Riddell at (800) 611-8114 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, via e-mail at [email protected], or visit the firm's website at www.riddell.com.
Hazard
Surface paints on the recalled helmets contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents / Injuries
None reported.
Remedy
Consumers should take the recalled helmets away from young children immediately and contact Riddell to receive a full refund.
Units Affected
About 2,500
Sold At
Academy stores and other retailers nationwide, as well as the website, www.nascar.com, from February 2007 through October 2007 for about $40.
Importer
Riddell Inc., of Rosemont, Ill.
Manufactured In
China