Bell Sports Recalls Giro Merit Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 23-216 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- June 8, 2023
- Brand
- Bell Sports
- Category
- Sports, bikes and outdoor
- Products
- Giro Merit Bicycle Helmets
- Hazard
- Risk of Head Injury
- Hazard type
- Crashes and loss of control
- Remedy
- Refund, Replace
- Units
- About 15,000 (In addition, about 1,465 were sold in Canada)
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- June 8, 2023
What was recalled
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.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Giro Merit Bicycle Helmets · About 15,000 (In addition, about 1,465 were sold in Canada) units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: 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.; Bell Sports Inc., of Scotts Valley, California.
Consumer contact
Giro at 800-456-2355 between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or via email at consumersupport@bellgiro.com, 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.
Recall history and context
Bell Sports appears in 7 CPSC recalls on record. See all Bell Sports recalls.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 451 recalls in the sports, bikes and outdoor category, 74 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Giro Merit Bicycle Helmets (About 15,000 (In addition, about 1,465 were sold in Canada) units). This recall only involves Giro Merit helmets manufactured prior to January 2023.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Risk of Head Injury.
What should I do if I own one?
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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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on June 8, 2023. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.