The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced the recall of the following products. Consumers should stop using recalled products unless otherwise instructed. Consumers can submit reports of harm to CPSC’s searchable online product safety database at www.SaferProducts.gov. A searchable food and medical product recall database is available at www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/default.htm.
Units: About 2,500
Hazard: The buckle on the helmet’s safety strap can release in an accident and allow the helmet to fall off the rider.
Description: Recalled are Bell Full Throttle, full coverage bicycle motocross (BMX) helmets with a chin bar. The all-black helmets have UPC code 035011 937052 and part number 1009159 printed on a label on the side of the helmet shell.
Sold exclusively at: Toys R Us stores and ToysRUs.com from July 2012 to January 2013 for about $60.
Remedy: Contact Bell Sports for a refund.
Contact: Call 866-892-6059 or visit www.bellbikestuff.com.
