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

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

Recall #: 08019
Affected scope: About 2,500

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

The CPSC recalled The recalled product is a six-inch tall, collectible, miniature helmet, modeled after the….

Riddell Recalls Collectible Mini Racing Helmets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in October 11, 2007. Reason: Surface paints on the recalled helmets contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint sta…. Remedy: Consumers should take the recalled helmets away from young children immediately and conta…. Verify recall #08019 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-Surface paints on the recalled helmets contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint sta….

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agency class: October 11, 2007
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08019 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

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.

Reason for recall

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

Remedy, what to do

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

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	08019
Date reported	October 11, 2007
Date initiated	October 11, 2007
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 2,500
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

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

What should consumers do? ▼

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

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 11, 2007. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 08019.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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