Giro Merit Bicycle Helmets
CPSC Recall #23-216 — June 8, 2023
Product
Giro Merit Bicycle Helmets
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
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.
Incidents / Injuries
None reported
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Giro Merit helmets and contact Giro for a free replacement helmet or a full refund.
Units Affected
About 15,000 (In addition, about 1,465 were sold in Canada)
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.
Importer
Bell Sports Inc., of Scotts Valley, California
Manufactured In
China