Bell Sports recalls full-face bicycle helmets with a potential head injury hazard if the plastic buckle fails during a fall. Affected models include specific color and part numbers listed on the helmet.
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.
Bell Sports is recalling full-face bicycle helmets that could come off your head during a fall if the plastic buckle fails. This poses a head injury risk to riders.
The plastic buckle connecting the chin straps can fail, causing the helmet to detach from the wearer's head during a fall. This increases the risk of head injury from impacts.
Riders of youth-sized Bell Exodus full-face helmets with specific color and part numbers are affected. Those who use these helmets in cycling activities are most at risk.
Check for a removable sticker on the side of the helmet showing color and part numbers. Affected models include Orange/Grey/Black 1003825/035:011898025 and Blue/Grey/Gold/White/Black 1006714/035011917719.
Immediately stop using the affected helmets as they can come off during a fall.
Reach out to Bell Sports for a replacement or refund of the recalled helmets.
Consumers should stop using the helmets immediately and contact Bell Sports for a replacement or refund.
The affected models include Orange/Grey/Black 1003825/035011898025 and Blue/Grey/Gold/White/Black 1006714/035011917719, as listed on a removable sticker on the helmet.
Check for a removable sticker on the side of the helmet showing color and part numbers. If it matches the listed models, it's affected.
Stop using the helmet immediately and contact Bell Sports for a replacement or refund.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Bell Sports to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 685 — Bell Sports Full-face bicycle helmets Hello, I own a Full-face bicycle helmets that is covered by recall 685 from Bell Sports. The official recall notice states: Consumers should stop using the helmets immediately and contact Bell Sports for a replacement or refund. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
