Bicycle Helmets Recalled by Bell Sports Due to Head Injury Hazard

Recalled May 31, 2011 · CPSC recall 11235

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

Replace · Refund

Units

About 31,100 in the United States, and about 2,500 in Canada

Incidents / 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.

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

What to do

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

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 [email protected], or visit the firm's website at www.bellsports.com

Product

Full-face bicycle helmets

Imported by

Bell Sports, of Scotts Valley, Calif.

Retailers

Walmart stores nationwide and Amazon.com between August 2009 and March 2011 for between $50 and $60.

Made in

Taiwan

UPC

035011898025 · 035011917719

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →