Do It Best Bicycle Bells

Description: Do It Best Recalls Bicycle Bells Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 18, 2010 Release #10-174 Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 326-8954 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Do It Best Recalls Bicycle Bells Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard WASHINGTON, D.C. - 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. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Bicycle Bells Units: About 1,000 Distributor: Do It Best Corp., of Fort Wayne, Ind. Manufacturer: Botou Baite Bike Bell Co. Ltd., of Botou City, China Hazard: The red paint on the bicycle bells contains excessive lead levels, violating the federal lead paint standard. 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." Sold at: Dollar Stores and Do It Best Hardware stores nationwide from August 2008 through August 2009 for about $1. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the bicycle bells and return them to the store where purchased for a refund. Consumer 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] [Learn More]