Bicycle Helmets Recalled by Bell Sports Due to Head Injury Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2011-05-31). Hazards: fall, impact injury, injury. Models: 1003825/035011898025, 1006714/035011917719. About 31,100 units in the US and 2,500 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 11235 |
| Published | 2011-05-31 |
| Last updated | 2016-06-30 |
| Product category | Bicycle Helmets |
| Products | Full-face bicycle helmets |
| Firm named in the title | Bell Sports |
| Firms | Bell Sports, of Scotts Valley, Calif. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Taiwan |
| Units (US) | 31,100 |
| Units (Canada) | 2,500 |
| Model numbers | 1003825/035011898025, 1006714/035011917719 |
| UPC / GTIN | 00035011898025, 00035011917719 |
| Hazard classes | fall, impact injury, injury |
| Remedy classes | refund, replace, stop use |
| Sold | Walmart stores nationwide and Amazon.com between August 2009 and March 2011 for between $50 and $60. |
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
Hazard
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.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the helmets immediately and contact Bell Sports for a replacement or refund.
Incidents and 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.
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