bill@utastro.UUCP (William H. Jefferys) (05/29/84)
Although I love my Bell Tourlite, everyone who owns one should
check the serial number. Some of the older ones have defective
buckles which fail after a while and *SHOULD BE REPLACED*. The
tongue that holds the two halves of the buckle together on the
older model breaks off. If this happens, the manufacturer
recommends that the helmet *NOT BE WORN* until a replacement has
been installed.
The affected serial numbers are:
01000-123653
362028-362118
371027-379028
In addition, some other serial numbers are affected (mine was <01000
and was defective) so the best bet is to check with your local bike
shop. They should have a flyer, with pictures showing the difference
between the defective and redesigned buckles.
Good bike stores will give you a free replacement (like mine did). If
you can't get one that way, write to:
Tourlite Buckle
Consumer Services Dept.
Bell Helmet Inc.
15301 Shoemaker Ave.
Norwalk CA 90650
Mention your serial number. There is no charge.
--
Bill Jefferys 8-%
Astronomy Dept, University of Texas, Austin TX 78712 (USnail)
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