CPSC recall · Reported June 8, 2023
Bell Sports Recalls Giro Merit Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury
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 i…
The CPSC recalled This recall only involves Giro Merit helmets manufactured prior to January 2023. The reca….
Bell Sports Recalls Giro Merit Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury was recalled and listed by the CPSC in June 8, 2023. Reason: The recalled helmets do not comply with the U.S. CPSC federal safety standard for bicycle helmets. The helmet…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Giro Merit helmets and contact Giro …. Verify recall #23216 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The recalled helmets do not comply with the U.S. CPSC federal safety standard for bicycle helmets. The helmet….
- None
- agency class
- June 8, 2023
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #23216 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.
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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.
Reason for recall
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, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Giro Merit helmets and contact Giro for a free replacement helmet or a full refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 23216 |
| Date reported | June 8, 2023 |
| Date initiated | June 8, 2023 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 15,000 (In addition, about 1,465 were sold 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 immediately stop using the recalled Giro Merit helmets and contact Giro for a free replacement helmet or a full …
- Check the recall number (23216) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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