[{"RecallID":9640,"RecallNumber":"23216","RecallDate":"2023-06-08T00:00:00","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.","URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Bell-Sports-Recalls-Giro-Merit-Helmets-Due-to-Risk-of-Head-Injury","Title":"Bell Sports Recalls Giro Merit Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury","ConsumerContact":"Giro at 800-456-2355 between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or via email at consumersupport@bellgiro.com, online at https://www.giro.com/news/cycling/merit-helmet-voluntary-recall.html or www.giro.com and click on the recall banner at the top of the home page for more information.","LastPublishDate":"2023-06-08T00:00:00","Products":[{"Name":"Giro Merit Bicycle Helmets","Description":"","Model":"","Type":"","CategoryID":"","NumberOfUnits":"About 15,000 (In addition, about 1,465 were sold in Canada)"}],"Inconjunctions":[{"URL":"https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/giro-merit-bicycle-helmet-recalled-due-injury-hazard"}],"Images":[{"URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/giro-merit-front.png","Caption":"Recalled Giro Merit helmet"},{"URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/giro-merit-side.png","Caption":"Recalled Giro Merit helmets side view"},{"URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/giro-merit-rear.png","Caption":"Recalled Giro Merit helmet rear view"}],"Injuries":[{"Name":"None reported"}],"Manufacturers":[],"Retailers":[{"Name":"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.","CompanyID":""}],"Importers":[{"Name":"Bell Sports Inc., of Scotts Valley, California","CompanyID":""}],"Distributors":[],"SoldAtLabel":null,"ManufacturerCountries":[{"Country":"China"}],"ProductUPCs":[],"Hazards":[{"Name":"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.","HazardType":"","HazardTypeID":""}],"Remedies":[{"Name":"Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Giro Merit helmets and contact Giro for a free replacement helmet or a full refund."}],"RemedyOptions":[{"Option":"Refund"},{"Option":"Replace"}]}]