Bell Sports Recalls Giro Merit Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury
Recalled 2023-06-08. Crash hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.
About 15,000Units
2023-06-08Recall date
None reportedInjuries
The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.
- What was recalled
- 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.
- The 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.
- Injuries
- None reported
- The remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Giro Merit helmets and contact Giro for a free replacement helmet or a full refund.
The details
What a recall entitles you to
A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you
nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.
Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.
The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.
Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.
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