Bell Sports Recalls BMX Bike Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury; Sold Exclusively at Toys R Us
CPSC recall 13157. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The buckle on the helmet's safety strap can release in an accident and allow the helmet to fall off the rider, posing a risk of head injury.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact Bell Sports for instructions on receiving a full refund.
CPSC recall 13157 has the recall date 28 Mar 2013. The notice names the firm MHR. The recall has about 2,500 units. The median CPSC recall of 2013 has 6,500 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fall. CPSC gives the product type Bicycle Helmets.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | None reported |
|---|---|
| Units | 2,500 |
| Remedy options | Refund |
| Description | This recall involves Bell Full Throttle, full coverage bicycle motocross (BMX) helmets with a chin bar. The all-black helmets have UPC code 035011 937052 and part number 1009159 printed on a label on the side of the helmet shell. The Bell logo is affixed to the front and lower side of the helmet. |
| Product | Bell Full Throttle Bike Helmets, About 2,500, Bicycle Helmets |
| Sold at | Toys R Us stores nationwide and online at ToysRUs.com between July 2012 and January 2013 for about $60. |
| Manufacturer | MHR |
| Importer | Bell Sports Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 2,500Median of 2013: 6,500
- CPSC recalls of 2013
- 290
- Recalls of 2013 with one of the same hazards
- 20%
- Recalls of 2013 in the category Bicycle Helmets
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name MHR
- 1
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- CPSC recall notice 13157The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 13157. https://recallregister.com/product/1347-bell-sports-recalls-bmx-bike-helmets-due-to-risk-of-head-injury-sold-e/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 13157 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Toys R Us stores nationwide and online at ToysRUs.com between July 2012 and January 2013 for about $60.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 13157?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 13157?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 2,500