Recalls / 2011-05-31

Bicycle Helmets Recalled by Bell Sports Due to Head Injury Hazard

11235 · Recalled 2011-05-31 · CPSC page

Description

This recall involves Bell Exodus full-face helmets with a plastic buckle on the chinstrap and model and part numbers listed below. The helmets have an angled visor and were sold in youth size. The model and part number can be found on a removable sticker located on the side of the helmet. Color Part/Model Number Orange/Grey/Black 1003825/035011898025 Blue/Grey/Gold/White/Black 1006714/035011917719

Hazards

The plastic buckle that connects the chin straps can fail, causing the helmet to come off the wearer's head. This poses a head injury hazard to riders in the event of a fall.

Reported injuries

The firm has received one report of a buckle failing during an accident, resulting in an injury that required stitches below the wearer's eye.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the helmets immediately and contact Bell Sports for a replacement or refund.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Full-face bicycle helmets		About 31,100 in the United States, and about 2,500 in Canada

Parties

Importer: Bell Sports, of Scotts Valley, Calif.
Made in: Taiwan
Sold at: Walmart, Amazon.com, March 2011 for, $60.

Consumer contact

For additional information call Bell Sports toll-free at (866) 892-6059 between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, via email at answer_desk@bellsports.com, or visit the firm's website at www.bellsports.com

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Source: CPSC recall 11235. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.