Bell Sports Recalls Bicycle Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury; Violation of Federal Standard for Bicycle Helmets
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2025-06-26). Hazards: crash, impact injury, non compliance. Models: B0605Y, B0605C, B0494Y. About 31,200 units in the US and 480 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 25359 |
| Published | 2025-06-26 |
| Last updated | 2025-06-26 |
| Products | Bell Sports Bicycle Helmets |
| Firm named in the title | Bell Sports |
| Firms | Bell Sports Inc., of Irvine, California (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 31,200 |
| Units (Canada) | 480 |
| Model numbers | B0605Y, B0605C, B0494Y |
| Hazard classes | crash, impact injury, non compliance |
| Remedy classes | refund, dispose, stop use |
| Sold | Walmart, Target, Academy Sports+ Outdoors and other stores nationwide and online on www.Amazon.com, FredMeyer.com, Academy.com and Target.com from September 2024 through May 2025 for about $20. |
Description
This recall involves Bell Sports' Axle, Cadence, Rev and Frenzy children's bicycle helmets with model numbers B0605Y, B0605C or B0494Y, and Cadence and Passage adult helmets with model number B0605Y. The helmets were sold in the following colors or color combinations: blue, green, purple, red, pink, black/blue, green/black, pink/green, pink/purple, pink/white, purple/white, red/black, pink/mint or multi-color; and have various designs, including checkers, lines, polka dots, rainbows and swirls. The model name, the model number, and the manufacture date in MM/YY or M/YY format can be found on a sticker inside the helmet. Model Number Model Name Color(s) Manufacture Date B0494Y Axle Pink/Purple and Pixels Green 9/24 B0605C Cadence Rainbow Road 10/24 Red 9/24 Pink/White Checkers 9/24 and 10/24 Black/Blue 10/24 Blue/Black and Purple/White 8/24, 9/24 and 10/24 Rev Red/Black Swirl 8/24 and 9/24 B0605Y Cadence Black/Red 9/24 Pink/Mint Black/Blue Purple Pink Polka Green/Black Frenzy Blue/Black and Pink Scuba Passage Blue Comet
Hazard
The recalled helmets do not comply with the impact requirements of the Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC) mandatory federal safety standard for bicycle helmets. The helmets can fail to protect the user in the event of a crash, posing a risk of head injury.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled helmets immediately and contact Bell Sports for a full refund. Consumers should destroy the recalled helmet by cutting the straps off the helmet. Consumers can upload photos of the helmet with the straps cut off to consumersupport-bell@bellhelmets.com to obtain a refund. Bell Sports is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Linked notices
Linked because one agency's notice cites the other's.
- Bell Cadence Youth Helmets recalled due to injury hazard (Health Canada)
Machine access
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