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

Active Recall Announced March 28, 2013 CPSC #13157

Quick answer

Bell Sports Recalls BMX Bike Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury; Sold Exclusively at Toys R Us is CPSC recall #13157, announced on March 28, 2013. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact bell sports for instructions on receiving a full refund.. Affected brands: MHR, Bell Sports Inc..

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Bell Full Throttle Bike Helmets

Recalled brands

MHR, Bell Sports Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact Bell Sports for instructions on receiving a full refund.

Recall date

March 28, 2013

Categories

Bicycle Helmets

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #13157?

CPSC recall #13157 covers Bell Sports Recalls BMX Bike Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury; Sold Exclusively at Toys R Us, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on March 28, 2013. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #13157?

The CPSC remedy for recall #13157 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact bell sports for instructions on receiving a full refund.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Bell Sports Recalls BMX Bike Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury; Sold Exclusively at Toys R Us on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Bell-Sports-Recalls-BMX-Bike-Helmets. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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