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Bell Sports Recalls BMX Bike Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury; Sold Exclusively at Toys R Us

U.S. CPSCFallsMar 28, 2013
Bell Full Throttle Helmet, side view
Bell Full Throttle Helmet, side view
Bell Full Throttle Helmet, front view
Bell Full Throttle Helmet, front view

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

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.

Refund

Incidents & injuries

None reported

Product description

This recall involves 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. The Bell logo is affixed to the front and lower side of the helmet.

Sold on

Toys R Us stores nationwide and online at ToysRUs.com between July 2012 and January 2013 for about $60.

Contact the company

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.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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