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Do It Best Recalls Bicycle Bells Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Recalled March 18, 2010 · CPSC recall 10174 · Do It Best
Hazard
The red paint on the bicycle bells contains excessive lead levels, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the bicycle bells and return them to the store where purchased for a refund.
Units
About 1,000
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Description
This recall involves children's bicycle bells. The bells are red, black and white and has "I ? My Bike" printed on the top. The green and white packaging reads "bike bell" and "$1."
What to do
Consumers should immediately remove the bicycle bells and return them to the store where purchased for a refund.
Contact
For additional information, contact Do It Best Hardware toll-free at (877) 326-8954 between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.doitbest.com. Consumers can also email the firm at [email protected]
Product
Bicycle Bells
Manufacturer(s)
Botou Baite Bike Bell Co. Ltd., of Botou City, China
Distributed by
Do It Best Corp., of Fort Wayne, Ind.
Retailers
Dollar Stores and Do It Best Hardware stores nationwide from August 2008 through August 2009 for about $1.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →