Bicycle Helmets Recalled by Bell Sports Due to Head Injury Hazard
CPSC recall 11235. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The plastic buckle that connects the chin straps can fail, causing the helmet to come off the wearer's head. This poses a head injury hazard to riders in the event of a fall.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using the helmets immediately and contact Bell Sports for a replacement or refund.
CPSC recall 11235 has the recall date 31 May 2011. The notice names the firm Bell Sports. The recall has about 31,100 units. The median CPSC recall of 2011 has 12,000 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fall. CPSC gives the product type Bicycle Helmets.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | The firm has received one report of a buckle failing during an accident, resulting in an injury that required stitches below the wearer's eye. |
|---|---|
| Units | 31,100 |
| Remedy options | Replace, Refund |
| Description | This recall involves Bell Exodus full-face helmets with a plastic buckle on the chinstrap and model and part numbers listed below. The helmets have an angled visor and were sold in youth size. The model and part number can be found on a removable sticker located on the side of the helmet. Color Part/Model Number Orange/Grey/Black 1003825/035011898025 Blue/Grey/Gold/White/Black 1006714/035011917719 |
| Product | Full-face bicycle helmets, About 31,100 in the United States, and about 2,500 in Canada, Bicycle Helmets |
| Sold at | Walmart stores nationwide and Amazon.com between August 2009 and March 2011 for between $50 and $60. |
| Importer | Bell Sports |
| Made in | Taiwan |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 31,100Median of 2011: 12,000
- CPSC recalls of 2011
- 313
- Recalls of 2011 with one of the same hazards
- 22%
- Recalls of 2011 in the category Bicycle Helmets
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Bell Sports
- 5
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 26 Jun 2025 | Bell Sports Recalls Bicycle Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury; Violation of Federal Standard for Bicycle Helmets |
| 15 Feb 2024 | Bell Sports Recalls Bell Soquel Youth Bicycle Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury; Violation of the Federal Safety Regulation for Bicycle Helmets |
| 8 Jun 2023 | Bell Sports Recalls Giro Merit Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury |
| 29 Apr 1999 | Bicycle Helmets Recalled by Bell Sports |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 11235The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 11235. https://recallregister.com/product/685-bicycle-helmets-recalled-by-bell-sports-due-to-head-injury-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 11235 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firm has received one report of a buckle failing during an accident, resulting in an injury that required stitches below the wearer's eye.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Walmart stores nationwide and Amazon.com between August 2009 and March 2011 for between $50 and $60.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 11235?
- CPSC lists 2 remedy options:
Replace, Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 11235?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 31,100 in the United States, and about 2,500 in Canada