Giro has recalled Merit helmets sold in Australia, New Zealand, the United States of America and Canada and manufactured prior to January 2023. The brand says the helmet strap may detach from the helmet when “pulled with relatively little force, posing a risk of injury to the user in a crash”.
Giro says it does not know if the fault has caused any injuries.
The brand says Merit helmets have the 'Merit' model name printed on the rear, right-hand side and a sticker with 'Merit' written on it inside the helmet.
Owners in the affected areas should stop using Merit helmets immediately and contact Giro for a replacement. The brand says both men's and women's versions of the Merit may have the defect.
Giro adds the recall is in cooperation with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The full recall notice runs below.
Giro Merit helmet recall notice
"Today, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), we are voluntarily recalling Giro Merit helmets.
"Hazard: The helmet straps on some Giro Merit helmets manufactured prior to January 2023 may disengage with the helmet when pulled with relatively little force, posing a risk of injury to the user in a crash. Giro is not aware of any incidents in the field related to this issue.
"Description: This recall only involves Giro Merit helmets manufactured prior to January 2023 that were sold in Australia, New Zealand, United States of America, and Canada. A Giro Merit helmet can be identified by the model name “Merit” on the rear/side of the helmet. It can also be identified by the inner helmet sticker which has the model name “Merit” written on it and also bears the alphanumeric identifier (GH230).
"What to do: Consumers should stop using these helmets immediately and contact Giro at (800)456-2355 (option 4) between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday or email us at consumersupport@bellgiro.com. Giro will provide a replacement helmet of the same model/size that has been validated to be unaffected by this manufacturing defect."
