Bell Sports Recalls Giro Merit Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury
Recall 23216 · Jun 8, 2023 · Bell Sports
15,000
units affected
15,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 23216
- Date
- Jun 8, 2023
- Company
- Bell Sports
- Units affected
- 15,000
- Product
- Giro Merit Bicycle Helmets
- Remedy
- Refund, Replacement
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
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 can happen
The recalled helmets do not comply with the U.S. The helmets can fail to protect in the event of a crash, posing a risk of head injury.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Giro Merit helmets and contact Giro for a free replacement helmet or a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled giro merit bicycle helmets?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Giro Merit helmets and contact Giro for a free replacement helmet or a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The recalled helmets do not comply with the U.S. The helmets can fail to protect in the event of a crash, posing a risk of head injury.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.