Bell Soquel Youth Helmets Recall

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Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 19, 2026

📌 Recall Notice

Product: Bell Soquel Youth Helmets

Brand: Bell

Hazards: Laceration Hazard, Non-Compliance, Entrapment Hazard

What to do: Stop using this product. Follow the recall instructions for refund or replacement.

Official US CPSC Recall Notice
Recall #9853 |
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Recall Summary

Product Bell Soquel Youth Helmets
Brand Bell
Category Consumer Goods
Recall Number 9853
Hazard Laceration Hazard, Non-Compliance, Entrapment Hazard
Units Affected Not specified
Recall Date February 15, 2024
Remedy Contact manufacturer
Country 🇺🇸 United States

Recall Summary

Bell Sports Inc., of Irvine, California, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Health Canada, announced a recall of Bell Soquel Youth bicycle helmets. The recall was published on February 15, 2024, under CPSC Recall Number 24118. The recall involves approximately 2,425 units in the United States and an additional 2,400 units sold in Canada. The helmets were manufactured in China. The recall is limited to Bell Soquel Youth helmets made prior to September 2021.

Affected Products

The recalled product is the Bell Soquel Youth helmet. The recall only applies to helmets made prior to September 2021. The helmet can be identified by the inner helmet sticker, which displays the model name “Soquel” and the code “B0726Y”. The date code on the white inner label must show August 2021 (“8/21”) or an earlier date. The helmets were sold in various colors. Specific SKUs and product names for the U.S. market include: 7094740 (Youth Soquel Black / Red Mips, Bell Soquel Youth MIPS), 7094741 (Youth Soquel Blue Lagoon / Orange, Bell Soquel Youth), 7107133 (Youth Soquel Blue Lagoon / Orange, Bell Soquel Youth), and 7107134 (Youth Soquel Black / Red Mips, Bell Soquel Youth MIPS). For Canada, SKUs include: 7097932 (Youth Soquel Blue Lagoon/Poppy, Bell Soquel Youth), 7097933 (Youth Soquel Matte Black, Bell Soquel Youth), and 7097934 (Youth Soquel Matte Black Mips, Bell Soquel Youth MIPS). The helmets were sold at Fred Meyer, Walmart, and other stores nationwide, as well as online at Amazon.com, from January 2017 through January 2024, for a price between $25 and $50.

Hazard Information

The strap anchor on the recalled helmet can become dislodged from the helmet when sufficient force is applied. This condition violates the CPSC federal safety regulation for bicycle helmets. As a result, the helmet may fail to protect the user in the event of a crash, posing a risk of head injury. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Consumer Action Required

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Bell Soquel Youth helmets. To receive a refund, consumers must destroy the helmet by cutting off the straps. After destroying the helmet, consumers should upload photos of the helmet with the straps cut to consumersupport-bell@bellhelmets.com to prove destruction. The recalled helmet should then be disposed of.

Official Remedy

The official remedy for this recall is a refund. Consumers who follow the destruction and photo submission process will receive a refund from Bell Sports.

Contact Information

Consumers may contact Bell Helmets for additional information by calling 800-456-2355 (Option 3) between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday. Consumers may also email consumersupport-bell@bellhelmets.com. Further information is available online at www.thebellgarage.com/bell-sports-inc-is-voluntarily-recalling-the-bell-youth-soquel-helmet, or by visiting www.thebellgarage.com and clicking on the recall banner at the top of the home page.

Recall Timeline

  • **February 15, 2024** – Recall announced by CPSC (Source)
  • **Current** – Consumers advised to stop using product
  • **Ongoing** – Refund or replacement available

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I identify the recalled Bell Soquel Youth Helmets?

A: Check the model and serial number on your product against the official recall notice (#9853).

Q: What should I do if I own the recalled Bell Soquel Youth Helmets?

A: The recall notice advises consumers to stop using the product and follow the recall instructions.

Q: How do I get a refund or replacement for the recalled Bell Soquel Youth Helmets?

A: Contact the manufacturer using the information in the recall notice.

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