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Riddell Recalls Collectible Mini Racing Helmets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

  • Recalled Collectible "Jeff Gordon" Mini Helmet
Name of Product:
Collectible "Jeff Gordon" Mini Helmets
Hazard:

Surface paints on the recalled helmets contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Remedy:
Refund
Recall Date:
October 11, 2007
Units:

About 2,500

Consumer Contact

For further information, contact Riddell at (800) 611-8114 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, via e-mail at racingminirecall@riddellsports.com, or visit the firm's website at www.riddell.com.

Recall Details

Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Riddell Inc., of Rosemont, Ill., is voluntarily recalling about 2,500 Collectible "Jeff Gordon" Mini Helmets. Surface paints on the recalled helmets contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Name of Product: Collectible "Jeff Gordon" Mini Helmets

Units: About 2,500

Importer: Riddell Inc., of Rosemont, Ill.

Hazard: Surface paints on the recalled helmets contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: The recalled product is a six-inch tall, collectible, miniature helmet, modeled after the helmet worn by race car driver Jeff Gordon. The helmet is red and blue with a black visor, and is painted with various sponsor logos and playing cards. The UPC number 095855720029 is located on the bottom of the product's packaging. No other Riddell mini helmet models are included in this recall.

Sold at: Academy stores and other retailers nationwide, as well as the website, www.nascar.com, from February 2007 through October 2007 for about $40.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should take the recalled helmets away from young children immediately and contact Riddell to receive a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For further information, contact Riddell at (800) 611-8114 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, via e-mail at racingminirecall@riddellsports.com, or visit the firm's website at www.riddell.com.

Remedy:

Consumers should take the recalled helmets away from young children immediately and contact Riddell to receive a full refund.

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported.

Sold At:
Academy stores and other retailers nationwide, as well as the website,www.nascar.com, from February 2007 through October 2007 for about $40.
Importer(s):

Riddell Inc., of Rosemont, Ill.

Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
08-019

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