Bell Sports Recalls Giro Merit Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury

Giro Merit Bicycle Helmets

Date of Recall

2023-06-08

CPSC Release Number

23-216

Manufactured In

China

Units

About 15,000 (In addition, about 1,465 were sold in Canada)

Importer

Bell Sports Inc., of Scotts Valley, California

Sold By

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.

Problem/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.

Injuries/Incidents

None reported

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.

Remedy

Refund

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