Giro Merit Bicycle Helmets Recall

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 19, 2026

Recall Information Record – Reclia Database

1. Recall Summary
On June 8, 2023, Bell Sports Inc., of Scotts Valley, California, voluntarily recalled Giro Merit bicycle helmets. The recall was issued in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recall notice states that the recalled helmets do not comply with the U.S. CPSC federal safety standard for bicycle helmets. The recall applies only to Giro Merit helmets manufactured prior to January 2023. The recall number is 23216.

2. Affected Products
The recalled product is the Giro Merit Bicycle Helmet. Approximately 15,000 units were sold in the United States, and an additional 1,465 units were sold in Canada. The recalled helmets can be identified by the model name “Merit” printed on the rear or side of the helmet. They can also be identified by the inner helmet sticker, which displays the model name “Merit” and the code “GH230.” The helmets were manufactured in China. The helmets were sold at retail locations including Epicenter Cycling, Freewheel Bike West Bank, Velotech, and other stores nationwide, as well as online at Giro.com, Backcountry.com, and other websites. The sale period was from September 2021 through January 2023. The retail price was approximately $220.

3. Hazard Information
According to the recall notice, the recalled helmets do not comply with the U.S. CPSC federal safety standard for bicycle helmets. As a result, the helmets can fail to protect in the event of a crash, posing a risk of head injury. As of the date of the recall notice, no injuries have been reported.

4. Consumer Action Required
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Giro Merit helmets. Consumers should then contact Giro to arrange for a free replacement helmet or a full refund. The recall notice does not specify a deadline for taking action.

5. Official Remedy
The official remedy offered by the manufacturer is a choice between a free replacement helmet or a full refund. The recall notice does not specify whether shipping costs or other fees are covered by the manufacturer.

6. Contact Information
Consumers may contact Giro by phone at 800-456-2355 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday. Consumers may also contact Giro via email at consumersupport@bellgiro.com. Additional information is available online at https://www.giro.com/news/cycling/merit-helmet-voluntary-recall.html, or by visiting www.giro.com and clicking on the recall banner at the top of the home page. A related recall notice is also available from Health Canada at the URL provided in the source data.

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