The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Collectible Mini Racing Helmets

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

Description: The recalled products are six-inch tall, collectible, miniature helmets, modeled after helmets worn by several race car drivers.  The following models are included in the recall: Terry Borcheller helmet, part number 2005740; Kurt Busch helmet, part number 2001368; and Vitor Meira helmet, part number 2001381.  The part number is located on the product's packaging with the UPC.

Sold at: Home improvement and discount department retailers nationwide from March 2007 through November 2007 for about $50.

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

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Bell Racing toll-free at (866)892-6059 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, via e-mail, or visit the firm's web site.