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

Recalled June 8, 2023 · CPSC recall 23216 · Bell Sports

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

Refund · Replace

Units

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

Incidents / injuries

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.

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.

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.

Product

Giro Merit Bicycle Helmets

Imported by

Bell Sports Inc., of Scotts Valley, California

Retailers

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

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →