CPSC recall 23-216, announced June 8, 2023, covers Bell Sports Giro Merit Bicycle Helmets (about 15,000 units). The recalled helmets do not comply with the U.S. CPSC federal safety standard for bicycle helmets. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Giro Merit helmets and contact Giro for a free replacement helmet or a full refund. Recall contact: call 800-456-2355, go to www.giro.com/news/cycling/merit-helmet-voluntary-recall.html, or email consumersupport@bellgiro.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
It can also be identified by the inner helmet sticker which has the model's name "Merit" written on it and also GH230.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Giro Merit helmets and contact Giro for a free replacement helmet or a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Bell Sports
- Product type
- Helmets
- Recall number
- 23-216
- Units
- About 15,000 (In addition, about 1,465 were sold in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- 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.
- Importer
- Bell Sports Inc., of Scotts Valley, California
Recall contact information
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.
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