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Bell Sports Recalls Giro Merit Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury
The CPSC record for this recall reports no injuries. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the recall remedy.
Source: CPSC
InfoRecall #23216
Bell Sports Recalls Giro Merit Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury
Bell Sports Inc., of Scotts Valley, California · Giro Merit Bicycle Helmets
Product 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.
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
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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411 Press Analysis
Bell Sports Inc., of Scotts Valley, California has voluntarily recalled about 15,000 units (In addition, about 1,465 were sold in Canada) of Giro Merit Bicycle Helmets. The recall was announced by the CPSC on June 8, 2023. The recalled helmets do not comply with the U.S. CPSC federal safety standard for bicycle helmets. The CPSC’s incident record for this recall states that no injuries have been reported. The identified hazard warrants consumer attention. Affected consumers should obtain a full refund. The CPSC recommends discontinuing use of the product until the remedy has been completed.
This recall appears in: Vehicle Crash & Control Hazards.
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