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Riddell Recalls Collectible Mini Racing Helmets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Date: October 11, 2007
Company: Academy stores and other retailers nationwide, as well as the Web site, www.nascar.com, from February 2007 through October 2007
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Consumers should take the recalled helmets away from young children immediately and contact Riddell to receive a full refund.

Affected Products

The recalled product is a six-inch tall, collectible, miniature helmet, modeled after the helmet worn by race car driver Jeff Gordon. The helmet is red and blue with a black visor, and is painted with various sponsor logos and playing cards. The UPC number 095855720029 is located on the bottom of the product's packaging. No other Riddell mini helmet models are included in this recall.

Why Was This Recalled?

Surface paints on the recalled helmets contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About Academy stores and other retailers nationwide, as well as the Web site, www.nascar.com, from February 2007 through October 2007

Academy stores and other retailers nationwide, as well as the Web site, www.nascar.com, from February 2007 through October 2007 has 1 total recall tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report