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Riddell Recalls Collectible Mini
Racing Helmets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
October 12, 2007
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 "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
Web site, 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 , or
visit the firm's Web
site.
To see this recall, including pictures of the recalled products, please
go to
CPSC's web site.
For more information on the hazard of lead, please visit our
Healthy
Environments Section.
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