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CPSC recall · Reported February 15, 2024

Bell Sports Recalls Bell Soquel Youth Bicycle Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury; Violation of the Federal Safety Regulation for Bicycle Helmets

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 …

Recall #
24118
Affected scope
About 2,425 (In addition, about 2,400 were sold in Canada)
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The CPSC recalled This recall only involves Bell Soquel Youth helmets made prior to September 2021. The hel….

Bell Sports Recalls Bell Soquel Youth Bicycle Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury; Violati… was recalled and listed by the CPSC in February 15, 2024. Reason: The strap anchor can become dislodged from the helmet when sufficient force is applied, and therefore violate…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Bell Soquel Youth Helmets and contac…. Verify recall #24118 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The strap anchor can become dislodged from the helmet when sufficient force is applied, and therefore violate….

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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #24118 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.

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Product description

This recall only involves Bell Soquel Youth helmets made prior to September 2021. The helmets were sold in various colors in the U.S. and Canada. The recalled helmet can be identified by the inner helmet sticker which has the model's name "Soquel" and "B0726Y" written on it. The helmets have a date code on the white inner label with August 2021 ("8/21") or earlier. SKU Product Name Model Name Country Sold 7094740 Youth Soquel Black / Red Mips Bell Soquel Youth MIPS U.S. 7094741 Youth Soquel Blue Lagoon / Orange Bell Soquel Youth U.S. 7107133 Youth Soquel Blue Lagoon / Orange Bell Soquel Youth U.S. 7107134 Youth Soquel Black / Red Mips Bell Soquel Youth MIPS U.S. 7097932 Youth Soquel Blue Lagoon/Poppy Bell Soquel Youth Canada 7097933 Youth Soquel Matte Black Bell Soquel Youth Canada 7097934 Youth Soquel Matte Black Mips Bell Soquel Youth MIPS Canada

Reason for recall

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.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Bell Soquel Youth 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.

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 24118
Date reported February 15, 2024
Date initiated February 15, 2024
Recalling firm Not disclosed
Affected scope About 2,425 (In addition, about 2,400 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 Bell Soquel Youth Helmets and contact Bell Sports for a refund. To receive a…

  • Check the recall number (24118) 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall only involves Bell Soquel Youth helmets made prior to September 2021. The helmets were sold in various colors in the U.S. and Canada. The recalled helmet can be identified by the inner helmet sticker which has the model's name "Soquel" and "B0726Y" written on it. The helmets have a date code on the white inner label with August 2021 ("8/21") or earlier. SKU Product Name Model Name Country Sold 7094740 Youth Soquel Black / Red Mips Bell Soquel Youth MIPS U.S. 7094741 Youth Soquel Blue Lagoon / Orange Bell Soquel Youth U.S. 7107133 Youth Soquel Blue Lagoon / Orange Bell Soquel Youth U.S. 7107134 Youth Soquel Black / Red Mips Bell Soquel Youth MIPS U.S. 7097932 Youth Soquel Blue Lagoon/Poppy Bell Soquel Youth Canada 7097933 Youth Soquel Matte Black Bell Soquel Youth Canada 7097934 Youth Soquel Matte Black Mips Bell Soquel Youth MIPS Canada. Units affected: About 2,425 (In addition, about 2,400 were sold in Canada).
Why was this product 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.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Bell Soquel Youth 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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on February 15, 2024. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 24118.
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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