CPSC recall 23216
Giro Merit Bicycle Helmets
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2023-06-08
On 2023-06-08 the CPSC announced a recall of Giro Merit Bicycle Helmets by Bell Sports, citing 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….
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 23216 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2023-06-08 |
| Published | 2023-06-08 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Bell Sports |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Giro Merit Bicycle Helmets | 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
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.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Bell-Sports-Recalls-Giro-Merit-Helmets-Due-to-Risk-of-Head-Injury
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