Recalls

Merit Helmet Voluntary Recall

Giro Announces Voluntary Recall of Giro Merit Helmet Bell Sports, Inc. (“Giro”), of Scotts Valley, Calif, is voluntarily recalling Giro Merit helmets.

Hazard: The helmet straps on some Giro Merit helmets manufactured prior to January 2023 may disengage with the helmet when pulled with relatively little force, posing a risk of injury to the user in a crash. Giro is not aware of any incidents in the field related to this issue.

Description: This recall only involves Giro Merit helmets manufactured prior to January 2023. A Giro Merit helmet can be identified by the model name “Merit” on the rear/side of the helmet. It can also be identified by the inner helmet sticker which has the model name “Merit” written on it and also bears the alphanumeric identifier (GH230).

What to do: Consumers should stop using these helmets immediately and contact Giro. Merit owners in the USA can contact Giro at (800)456-2355 (option 4) between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday or email us at consumersupport@bellgiro.com. International customers should contact the retailer they purchased their Merit helmet from. Giro will provide a replacement helmet of the same model/size that has been validated to be unaffected by this manufacturing defect.