The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced today in a press release that Bell Racing of Santa Cruz, California, is recalling approximately 1,400 collectible miniature racing helmets, due to excessive levels of lead in violation of federal standards.
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: China
Sold at: Home improvement and discount department retailers nationwide from March 2007 through November 2007 for about $50.
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 minireplicasrecall@bellracing.com, or visit the firm’s Web site at http://www.bellracing.com/.
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