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Limerick, Ireland; and Hong Kong. This is causing the ink on the
printed label to smudge and become illegible.

Includes manufacturer, wholesaler and distributor of sporting goods used by consumers in ice or roller hockey .

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Headquartered in Irving, Texas, the
company has operations in Santa Cruz, Calif. "The EPA's assessment
indicates there is little or no exposure risk in handling Allectus.

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Bell's inspiration for the new line came in part from a recent survey
conducted in conjunction with the U.

About Bell Sports

Bell Sports is the world's leading designer and marketer of helmets and
accessories in the auto racing, motorcycle, cycling and action sports
categories. Approximately 3,000 bags of Allectus
granular products are estimated to be affected by the voluntary recall. These
factors include those discussed in our public reports filed with the Frankfurt
Stock Exchange and with the U.

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Bayer voluntarily contacted the U. Various known and
unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors could lead to material
differences between the actual future results, financial situation,
development or performance of the company and the estimates given here.

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This spring , kids can bike with Barbie, take
it to the max with BMX champ Dave Mirra and ride chopper-style with Bell
Sports' 2005 bike and skate helmets, now available at retail in Canada. Bell owns patents for CamLocks and PinchGuard, and
has a patent pending on QuickFit. There have been no reported
cases of ruptured bags or other packaging issues.S.com).

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More information about Bell bike helmets and accessories is
available at www.

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S. Bell believes wheeled
sports are an integral part of kids ' lives, and that everyday interests can
inspire them to take proper safety measures when they ride .

"Consumers of all ages project who they are through what they wear, from
sports team hats and jerseys to designer-label jeans. Bayer is
currently communicating to its customers the steps for the proper collection
and return of the product.

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This popular multi-sport helmet is for biking ,
skateboarding, in-line skating and other non-motorized wheeled sports. The company is continuing
to work with authorities to ensure that proper procedures are being followed
as they investigate the cause of this packaging problem. Bayer is informing customers about
the recall of this product through e-mail notices, certified letters, and a
posting on the Bayer Environmental Science website
(http://www. For more information on Bayer Environmental Science, call
919-549-2000 or visit us online at http://www. Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC
27709.S.

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PRESS RELEASE Bell Sports ' 2005 Helmet Line Features Icons of Fun Fashion and All Things Fast

Helmets are no
different ," said Alex McKinnon, vice president of marketing at Bell.

-- BARBIE: Bike products featuring Barbie, Hot Wheels and other kids'
favorites round out the licensed line with helmets to suit all interests.
End user customers can ask their distributors for Allectus(TM) SC or
Allectus (TM) SC GC to use as a replacement product, or they can simply get a
refund for the returned granular product.

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Youth value packs in Skulls and Bones
and Blue Flowers themes feature a helmet with matching locks and valve
caps.com.com.

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Bell Sports distributes its products in
45 countries . The company
recommends that anyone handling recalled bags of Allectus should wear long
pants and a long-sleeved shirt and protective gloves made of materials such as
rubber, neoprene, or PVC .

Forward-looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements based on current
assumptions and forecasts made by Bayer Group management.

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The company also upgraded more helmets in the 2005 line with its exclusive
QuickFit system, CamLocks for easier strap adjustment and PinchGuard
for no-pinch buckling.; York, Penn., Bayer Environmental
Science announced today it is voluntarily issuing a recall of Allectus(TM) G
and Allectus(TM) GC granular products due to visible defects in the packaging.W.

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-based National SAFE KIDS Campaign,
which found that a whopping 59 percent of kids ages 5 to 14 don't wear
helmets when participating in wheeled activities. The value pack line features a helmet,
matching knee pads and elbow pads.bellbikestuff.
"We believe strongly in product stewardship and felt that this was the
responsible and ethical action to take," stated Dan Carrothers, Vice
President, Chipco (R) Professional Products, Bayer Environmental Science.

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Bayer Environmental Science is a division of Bayer CropScience LP, a
member of the worldwide Bayer Group, a $27 billion international health care
and chemicals group based in Leverkusen, Germany.bayerprocentral.

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Bell, the market leader in helmets and accessories for cycling and active
sports, is making it easier than ever for people to express themselves
through helmets that cater to a wide range of styles, tastes and ages. Customers can also contact the customer
service hotline at 800-331-2867.

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2005 Highlights

-- X-GAMES CHAMP: Bell's Signature Series helmet features X-Games
champion Dave Mirra.

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-- VALUE PACKS: Updates to Bell's popular value pack line include new
themes such as Silly Monster Trucks for toddlers, and Violet Flower Patch
and Knight Quest for kids.

-- CUSTOM CHOPPERS: 89% of boys aged 8-15 are interested in chopper-
styled bikes and accessories, and popular bands like Good Charlotte are
bringing the trend to an even broader mix of tweens and teens (Source:
PKS). Bell is bringing the low-ride, flame-soaked Harley look to the
masses with its line of Custom Choppers gear, including flame grips, iron
cross pedals, eight-ball valve-ends and more. The company markets helmets and accessories under the Bell ,
Giro, Blackburn, CoPilot, X Games, West Coast Choppers, Batman, Barbie,
Hot Wheels and Fisher Price brands.C.
Key packaging and formulation personnel at Bayer have secured samples and
are examining how and why this occurred.
Department of Agriculture, Environmental Protection Agency and state
regulatory bodies to advise them of their actions.

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"
The company is conducting a thorough investigation of the problem and
involving the proper government authorities in the process . In addition to the recall,
Bayer is placing an immediate stop-sale of Allectus G and Allectus GC until
the packaging problem is rectified.bayerprocentral. The Bayer Group stock is a
component of the DAX and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (ticker
symbol: BAY). Securities and Exchange Commission.

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The company asserts that the recall pertains strictly to a packaging issue and
is not a product issue in terms of efficacy or performance. "We
regret that this incident has occurred and we will take measures to be sure
that this does not happen again. Bayer
Environmental Science, 2 T.

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"For
our 2005 line, we placed the greatest emphasis on designing helmets that
kids will love to wear, while adding features to make it easier to adjust
our helmets for the optimal fit.

Bayer Environmental Science Voluntarily Recalling Allectus(TM) Granular Products

A solvent, benzyl alcohol, in the granular formulation of Allectus is
permeating and delaminating the packaging.

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" To date,
there have been no known cases where handling the product has resulted in
exposure. As with the handling of any chemical, Bayer Environmental Science
strongly recommends the use of basic safety precautions.

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(Click here for details) Take it to the max with the Dave Mirra Signature Series

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Bell helmets and accessories are available at select Wal-Mart stores and
other retailers throughout Canada. There is no known
health or safety risk associated with the packaging problem .
"We have reviewed technical data on Allectus and its ingredients and
nothing indicates a cause for concern related to exposure," explained Karen
Shearer, Director, North America Regulatory Affairs.