Bell Sports Bicycle Helmets
CPSC Recall #25-359 — June 26, 2025
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 25-359 |
| Recall Date | June 26, 2025 |
| Remedy Type | Refund |
| Units Affected | About 31,200 (In addition, about 480 were sold in Canada) |
| Manufacturer | Bell Sports Inc., of Irvine, California |
| Manufactured In | United States |
Where It Was Sold
| Walmart |
| Target |
| Academy Sports+ Outdoors and other stores nationwide and online on www.Amazon.com |
| FredMeyer.com |
| Academy.com and Target.com from September 2024 through May 2025 for about $20. |
Product
Bell Sports Bicycle Helmets
Description
This recall involves Bell Sports’ Axle, Cadence, Rev and Frenzy children’s bicycle helmets with model numbers B0605Y, B0605C or B0494Y, and Cadence and Passage adult helmets with model number B0605Y. The helmets were sold in the following colors or color combinations: blue, green, purple, red, pink, black/blue, green/black, pink/green, pink/purple, pink/white, purple/white, red/black, pink/mint or multi-color; and have various designs, including checkers, lines, polka dots, rainbows and swirls. The model name, the model number, and the manufacture date in MM/YY or M/YY format can be found on a sticker inside the helmet. Model NumberModel NameColor(s)Manufacture DateB0494YAxlePink/Purple and Pixels Green9/24B0605CCadenceRainbow Road10/24Red9/24Pink/White Checkers9/24 and 10/24Black/Blue10/24Blue/Black and Purple/White8/24, 9/24 and 10/24 RevRed/Black Swirl8/24 and 9/24B0605YCadenceBlack/Red 9/24Pink/MintBlack/Blue PurplePink PolkaGreen/BlackFrenzyBlue/Black and Pink ScubaPassageBlue Comet
Hazard
The recalled helmets do not comply with the impact requirements of the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) mandatory federal safety standard for bicycle helmets. The helmets can fail to protect the user in the event of a crash, posing a risk of head injury.
Incidents & Injuries
None reported
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should stop using the recalled helmets immediately and contact Bell Sports for a full refund. Consumers should destroy the recalled helmet by cutting the straps off the helmet. Consumers can upload photos of the helmet with the straps cut off to [email protected] to obtain a refund. Bell Sports is contacting all known purchasers directly.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Refund at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Refund) at no cost to you.
Yes. If you were injured by a defective consumer product — whether recalled or not — you may have grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer and potentially the retailer. A recall notice can serve as evidence that the manufacturer was aware of the defect. Injuries that may support a claim include burns, lacerations, fractures, electric shock, choking incidents, and chemical exposure. Most product liability attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. Consult an attorney promptly, as statutes of limitation vary by state.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.