Bell Sports Inc., of Irvine, California Bell Sports Recalls Bicycle Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury; Violation of Fed Recall 2025
Bell Sports Inc., of Irvine, CaliforniaIssued June 26, 2025
Bell Sports Inc., of Irvine, California Bell Sports Recalls Bicycle Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury; Violation of Federal Standard for Bicycle Helmets — recalled per CPSC on 6/26/2025. Reason: The recalled helmets do not comply with the impact requirements of the Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC) mandatory federal safety standard for bicycle helmets. The helmets can fail to protect the user in the event of a crash, posing a risk of head injury..
What to do right now
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Stop using it
Take it out of rotation. Don't consume, wear, or operate.
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Verify the match
Compare lot numbers, UPCs, and dates against your product.
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Return or dispose
Follow the manufacturer's instructions to refund or safely dispose.
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Summary of the official CPSC notice issued June 26, 2025. Last synced Apr 27, 2026. View on cpsc.gov
What's recalled
This recall involves Bell Sports' Axle, Cadence, Rev and Frenzy children's bicycle helmets with model numbers B0605Y, B0605C or B0494Y, and Cadence and Passage adult helmets with model number B0605Y. The helmets were sold in the following colors or color combinations: blue, green, purple, red, pink, black/blue, green/black, pink/green, pink/purple, pink/white, purple/white, red/black, pink/mint or multi-color; and have various designs, including checkers, lines, polka dots, rainbows and swirls. The model name, the model number, and the manufacture date in MM/YY or M/YY format can be found on a sticker inside the helmet. Model Number Model Name Color(s) Manufacture Date B0494Y Axle Pink/Purple and Pixels Green 9/24 B0605C Cadence Rainbow Road 10/24 Red 9/24 Pink/White Checkers 9/24 and 10/24 Black/Blue 10/24 Blue/Black and Purple/White 8/24, 9/24 and 10/24 Rev Red/Black Swirl 8/24 and 9/24 B0605Y Cadence Black/Red 9/24 Pink/Mint Black/Blue Purple Pink Polka Green/Black Frenzy Blue/Black and Pink Scuba Passage Blue Comet
Why it was recalled
The recalled helmets do not comply with the impact requirements of the Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC) mandatory federal safety standard for bicycle helmets. The helmets can fail to protect the user in the event of a crash, posing a risk of head injury.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Bell Sports Inc., of Irvine, California recall still active?
Yes, this recall is currently active as of June 26, 2025. Do not use or consume the affected product.
How do I know if my Bell Sports Inc., of Irvine, California is affected?
All units of Bell Sports Inc., of Irvine, California matching the description above are affected.
What should I do if I have the recalled Bell Sports Inc., of Irvine, California?
Do not consume or use this product. Return it to the store for a full refund, or dispose of it safely.