CPSC2013-03-28
Bell Sports Recalls BMX Bike Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury; Sold Exclusively at Toys R Us
MHR
Hazard
The buckle on the helmet's safety strap can release in an accident and allow the helmet to fall off the rider, posing a risk of head injury.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact Bell Sports for instructions on receiving a full refund.
Sold at
Toys R Us stores nationwide and online at ToysRUs.com between July 2012 and January 2013 for about $60.
Affected count
About 2,500
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Bell Full Throttle Bike Helmets
Consumer contact
Bell Sports Inc. toll-free at (866) 892-6059 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.bellbikestuff.com and click on "Recall Notice" for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Bell-Sports-Recalls-BMX-Bike-HelmetsDon't want to check this manually?
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