Bell Sports Recalls Giro Merit Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2023-06-08). Hazards: crash, impact injury. About 15,000 units in the US and 1,465 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 23216 |
| Published | 2023-06-08 |
| Last updated | 2023-06-08 |
| Products | Giro Merit Bicycle Helmets |
| Firm named in the title | Bell Sports |
| Firms | Bell Sports Inc., of Scotts Valley, California (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 15,000 |
| Units (Canada) | 1,465 |
| Hazard classes | crash, impact injury |
| Remedy classes | refund, replace, stop use |
| Sold | 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. |
Description
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.
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.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Giro Merit helmets and contact Giro for a free replacement helmet or a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Linked notices
Linked because one agency's notice cites the other's.
- Giro Merit Bicycle Helmet recalled due to injury hazard (Health Canada)
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