Bicycle Helmets Recalled by Bell Sports Due to Head Injury Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2011-05-31 · 11235
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
11235
Date
2011-05-31
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Full-face bicycle helmets
Remedies
Options
Replace; Refund
Companies
Retailer(s)
Walmart stores nationwide and Amazon.com between August 2009 and March 2011 for between $50 and $60.
Importer(s)
Bell Sports, of Scotts Valley, Calif.
Country of manufacture
Taiwan
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