CPSC Recall in 2023: Bell Sports Recalls Giro Merit Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury

Updated on January 18, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2023.

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 23-216

Date: June 08, 2023

Product Name: Giro Merit Bicycle Helmets

Recall 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.

Hazard Description:

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.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund, Replace

Units: About 15,000 (In addition, about 1,465 were sold in Canada)

Incidents:

None reported

Sold At:

Epicenter Cycling, Freewheel Bike West Bank, Velotech and other stores nationwide, online at Giro.com, Backcountry.com and other websites from September 2021 through January 2023 for about $220.

Manufactured In:

China