Bell Sports Recalls Bell Soquel Youth Bicycle Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury; Violation of the Federal Safety Regulation for Bicycle Helmets

Bell Soquel Youth Helmets

Date of Recall

2024-02-15

CPSC Release Number

24-118

Manufactured In

China

Units

About 2,425 (In addition, about 2,400 were sold in Canada)

Importer

Bell Sports Inc, of Irvine, California

Sold By

Fred Meyer, Walmart and other stores nationwide, and online at www.Amazon.com from January 2017 through January 2024 for between $25 and $50.

Problem/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.

Injuries/Incidents

None reported.

Description

This recall only involves Bell Soquel Youth helmets made prior to September 2021. The helmets were sold in various colors in the U.S. and Canada. The recalled helmet can be identified by the inner helmet sticker which has the model's name "Soquel" and "B0726Y" written on it. The helmets have a date code on the white inner label with August 2021 ("8/21") or earlier.

SKU	Product Name	Model Name	Country Sold
7094740	Youth Soquel Black / Red Mips	Bell Soquel Youth MIPS	U.S.
7094741	Youth Soquel Blue Lagoon / Orange	Bell Soquel Youth	U.S.
7107133	Youth Soquel Blue Lagoon / Orange	Bell Soquel Youth	U.S.
7107134	Youth Soquel Black / Red Mips	Bell Soquel Youth MIPS	U.S.
7097932	Youth Soquel Blue Lagoon/Poppy	Bell Soquel Youth	Canada
7097933	Youth Soquel Matte Black	Bell Soquel Youth	Canada
7097934	Youth Soquel Matte Black Mips	Bell Soquel Youth MIPS	Canada

Remedy

Refund

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