CPSC recall 24-074, announced January 4, 2024, covers Bell Slope Adult Helmets (about 2,360 units). The strap anchor can become dislodged from the helmet when sufficient force is applied, and therefore violates the CPSC federal safety regulation for bicycle helmets. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Bell Adult Slope helmets and contact Bell Sports for a refund. Recall contact: call 800-456-2355, go to www.thebellgarage.com, or email consumersupport-bell@bellhelmets.com.
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Affected model numbers
The recalled Bell Slope helmets can be identified by the inner helmet sticker which has the model's name "Slope" and B1161X written on it.
Which products are included?
This recall only involves Bell Slope adult bicycle helmets. The helmets were sold in dark green and light blue. The recalled Bell Slope helmets can be identified by the inner helmet sticker which has the model's name "Slope" and B1161X written on it. Only adult sized Bell Slope Helmets are affected by this recall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The strap anchor can become dislodged from the helmet when sufficient force is applied, and therefore violates the CPSC federal safety regulation 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 Bell Adult Slope helmets and contact Bell Sports for a refund. To receive a refund, consumers should destroy the helmet by cutting off the straps and upload photos of the helmet with the straps cut to consumersupport-bell@bellhelmets.com to prove destruction, then dispose of the recalled helmet.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Bell Sports Inc., Irvine, California
- Manufacturer
- Bell Sports Inc., Irvine, California
- Product type
- Helmets
- Recall number
- 24-074
- Units
- About 2,360
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Target, Fred Meyer, Academy, other stores nationwide and other websites from January 2023 through April 2023 for about $30.
Recall contact information
Bell Helmets at 800-456-2355 (Option 3) between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, by email at consumersupport-bell@bellhelmets.com or online at www.thebellgarage.com and click on the recall banner at the top of the home page for more information.
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