CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2010-03-18

Do It Best Recalls Bicycle Bells Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

10174 · Recalled 2010-03-18 · CPSC page

Picture of Recalled Bicycle Bell
Picture of Recalled Bicycle Bell

Description

This recall involves children's bicycle bells. The bells are red, black and white and has "I ? My Bike" printed on the top. The green and white packaging reads "bike bell" and "$1."

Hazards

The red paint on the bicycle bells contains excessive lead levels, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Reported injuries

None reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately remove the bicycle bells and return them to the store where purchased for a refund.

Products

NameModelUnits
Bicycle BellsAbout 1,000

Parties

Manufacturer
Botou Baite Bike Bell Co. Ltd.
Distributor
Do It Best Corp., of Fort Wayne, Ind.
Made in
China
Sold at
Dollar Stores, Do It Best Hardware from August 2008 through August 2009 for about $1.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Do It Best Hardware toll-free at (877) 326-8954 between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.doitbest.com. Consumers can also email the firm at products@doitbest.com

Source: CPSC recall 10174. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.