Bell Sports Recalls Giro Merit Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury
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.
Read the official notice →
- Date
- 2023-06-08
- Country
- United States
- Brand
- Bell Sports
- Product
- Giro Merit Bicycle Helmets
- Units
- About 15,000 (In addition, about 1,465 were sold in Canada)
- Category
- Sports & outdoor
- Source
- CPSC
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