Recall: Bell Sports Recalls Bell Slope Adult Bicycle Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury

Description: This recall only involves Bell Slope adult bicycle helmets. The helmets were sold in dark green and light blue. The recalled Bell Slope helmets can be identified by the inner helmet sticker which has the model's name "Slope" and B1161X written on it. Only adult sized Bell Slope Helmets are affected by this recall.

Name of product: Bell Slope Adult Helmets

Units: About 2,360

Manufacturer: Bell Sports Inc., Irvine, California

Hazard: The strap anchor can become dislodged from the helmet when sufficient force is applied, and therefore violates the CPSC federal safety regulation for bicycle helmets. The helmets can fail to protect in the event of a crash, posing a risk of head injury.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Bell Adult Slope helmets and contact Bell Sports for a refund. To receive a refund, consumers should destroy the helmet by cutting off the straps and upload photos of the helmet with the straps cut to consumersupport-bell@bellhelmets.com to prove destruction, then dispose of the recalled helmet.

Recall date: January 04, 2024

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Sold At: Target, Fred Meyer, Academy, other stores nationwide and other websites from January 2023 through April 2023 for about $30.

Manufactured in: United States

Consumer contact: Bell Helmets at 800-456-2355 (Option 3) between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, by email at consumersupport-bell@bellhelmets.com or online at www.thebellgarage.com and click on the recall banner at the top of the home page for more information.

Recall number: 24-074