Bell Sports is recalling about 2,425 Bell Soquel Youth bicycle helmets in the U.S., with an additional 2,400 units sold in Canada, because the strap anchor can pull out of the helmet shell. This failure violates federal safety regulations and prevents the helmet from protecting a rider during a crash. The recall includes various colors and MIPS versions of the Soquel model manufactured before September 2021. Consumers can receive a refund by destroying the helmet and submitting photo proof.
The helmet's strap anchor can become dislodged when force is applied, which may cause the helmet to fall off during a crash. This defect poses a serious risk of head injury to the user. No injuries have been reported.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Bell Soquel Youth 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.
Includes MIPS and non-MIPS versions. Sold in both the United States and Canada.
Recalled Bell Soquel Youth Helmet
Recalled Bell Soquel Youth Helmet Label
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response