Bell Sports Recalls Giro Merit Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury
CPSC recall 23216 · Jun 8, 2023 · About 15,000 (In addition, about 1,465 were sold in Canada)
Outdoor & sportsCrash hazardRefund / Replace
15Kunits (approx.)
Jun 8, 2023recall date
Refund / Replaceremedy
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Hazard
The recalled helmets do not comply with the U.S. CPSC federal safety standard for bicycle helmets. The helmets can fail to protect in the event of a crash, posing a risk of head injury.
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Giro Merit helmets and contact Giro for a free replacement helmet or a full refund.
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Product
This recall only involves Giro Merit helmets manufactured prior to January 2023. The recalled Giro Merit helmet can be identified by the model's name "Merit" on the rear/side of the helmet. It can also be identified by the inner helmet sticker which has the model's name "Merit" written on it and also GH230.
Recall details
- Company
- Bell Sports
- Category
- Other
- Units
- About 15,000 (In addition, about 1,465 were sold in Canada)
- Injuries
- None reported
- Sold at
- Epicenter Cycling, Freewheel Bike West Bank, Velotech and other stores nationwide, online at Giro.com, Backcountry.com and other websites from September 2021 through January 2023 for about $220.
- Made in
- China
- Contact
- Giro at 800-456-2355 between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or via email at [email protected], online at https://www.giro.com/news/cycling/merit-helmet-voluntary-recall.html or www.giro.com and click on the recall banner at the top of the home page for more information.
Official notice: CPSC.gov ↗