Do It Best Recalls Bicycle Bells Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

The red paint on the bicycle bells contains excessive lead levels, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Recall #: 10174
Affected scope: About 1,000

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

Botou Baite Bike Bell Co. Ltd., of Botou City, China recalled This recall involves children's bicycle bells. The bells are red, black and white and has….

Do It Best Recalls Bicycle Bells Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard was recalled by Botou Baite Bike Bell Co. Ltd., of Botou City, China in March 18, 2010. Reason: 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 …. Verify recall #10174 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Botou Baite Bike Bell Co. Ltd., of Botou City, China issued this CPSC recall-The red paint on the bicycle bells contains excessive lead levels, violating the federal lead paint standard..

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agency class: March 18, 2010
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #10174 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, 6 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

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."

Reason for recall

The red paint on the bicycle bells contains excessive lead levels, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately remove the bicycle bells and return them to the store where purchased for a 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	10174
Date reported	March 18, 2010
Date initiated	March 18, 2010
Recalling firm	Botou Baite Bike Bell Co. Ltd., of Botou City, China
Affected scope	About 1,000
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 immediately remove the bicycle bells and return them to the store where purchased for a refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

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.". Recalled by Botou Baite Bike Bell Co. Ltd., of Botou City, China. Units affected: About 1,000.

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The red paint on the bicycle bells contains excessive lead levels, violating the federal lead paint standard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately remove the bicycle bells and return them to the store where purchased for a refund.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 18, 2010. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 10174.

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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