Bell Sports Giro Merit Helmets Recall

Head Injury.

CPSC recall #23216 · announced Jun 8, 2023 · verified Jul 30, 2026

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.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Giro Merit helmets and contact Giro for a free replacement helmet or a full refund.

Units

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

Bell Sports Recalls Giro Merit Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury

How to identify the recalled product

Product	Giro Merit Bicycle Helmets
Units recalled	About 15,000 (In addition, about 1,465 were sold in Canada)

The recall

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.

Reported incidents

None reported

What consumers should do now

Stop using the recalled product immediately. Contact the company for the announced remedy. Do not resell or donate recalled products — it is illegal under federal law.

Giro at 800-456-2355 between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or via email at [email protected], online at https://www.giro.com/news/cycling/merit-helmet-voluntary-recall.html or www.giro.com and click on the recall banner at the top of the home page for more information.

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official notice title: “Bell Sports Recalls Giro Merit Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury”. Read the official CPSC notice