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Kinda interestin. One reported failure and they have a "voluntary" recall that I saw on the evening news. Of course it is for the kids' safety. Does anyone ever hear of recalls for motorcycle helmets?
Hickory Doc
If you google "motorcycle helmet recall", you'll see them. Fulmer and AFX jump out at me...they probably both had the obligatory sticker.
http://www.google.com/search?q=motorcycle+helmet+recall&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en&client=safari
Thanks for the heads up on this ... Good amunition.
As for the kid's helmet recall, this is out of hand. One incident where a kid needed a couple of stitches and they recall thousands ? Kid was probably doing some wheelie stunt to impress a girl and for heaven's sakes, shit happens.
GirlGeek
Bell Exodus full-face helmet in youth size
Date: May 31, 2011
Model:
Exodus full face
Details: Voluntary recall of about 33,000 helmets sold in the US and Canada by Wal-Mart and by Amazon. Bell had a report of a buckle breaking in the field, indicating that the buckles probably did not pass the CPSC standard.
The full CPSC press release. We have the text-only portions of it below:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 31, 2011 Release #11-235 Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 892-6059 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 HC Media Contact: (613) 957-2983
Bicycle Helmets Recalled by Bell Sports Due to Head Injury Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, 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. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Full-face bicycle helmets
Units: About 31,100 in the United States, and about 2,500 in Canada
Importer: Bell Sports, of Scotts Valley, Calif.
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.
Incidents: 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
Sold by: Walmart stores nationwide and Amazon.com between August 2009 and March 2011 for between $50 and $60.
Manufactured in: Taiwan
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the helmets immediately and contact Bell Sports for a replacement or refund.
Consumer 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 answer_desk@bellsports.com, or visit the firm's website at http://www.bellsports.com/
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