Bicycle Helmets Recalled by Bell Sports Due to Head Injury Hazard

The plastic buckle that connects the chin straps can fail, causing the helmet to come off the wearer's head. This poses a head injury hazard to riders in the event of a fall.

Recall #: 11235
Affected scope: About 31,100 in the United States, and about 2,500 in Canada

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The CPSC recalled This recall involves Bell Exodus full-face helmets with a plastic buckle on the chinstrap….

Bicycle Helmets Recalled by Bell Sports Due to Head Injury Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in May 31, 2011. Reason: The plastic buckle that connects the chin straps can fail, causing the helmet to come off the wearer's head. …. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the helmets immediately and contact Bell Sports for a replace…. Verify recall #11235 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The plastic buckle that connects the chin straps can fail, causing the helmet to come off the wearer's head. ….

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agency class: May 31, 2011
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #11235 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

This recall involves Bell Exodus full-face helmets with a plastic buckle on the chinstrap and model and part numbers listed below. The helmets have an angled visor and were sold in youth size. The model and part number can be found on a removable sticker located on the side of the helmet. Color Part/Model Number Orange/Grey/Black 1003825/035011898025 Blue/Grey/Gold/White/Black 1006714/035011917719

Reason for recall

The plastic buckle that connects the chin straps can fail, causing the helmet to come off the wearer's head. This poses a head injury hazard to riders in the event of a fall.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using the helmets immediately and contact Bell Sports for a replacement or refund.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	11235
Date reported	May 31, 2011
Date initiated	May 31, 2011
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 31,100 in the United States, and about 2,500 in Canada
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should stop using the helmets immediately and contact Bell Sports for a replacement or refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The plastic buckle that connects the chin straps can fail, causing the helmet to come off the wearer's head. This poses a head injury hazard to riders in the event of a fall.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should stop using the helmets immediately and contact Bell Sports for a replacement or refund.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on May 31, 2011. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 11235.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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