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Bell Sports Recalls Bicycle Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury; Violation of Federal Standard for Bicycle Helmets
Bicycle Helmets
CPSC recallBell Sports , of IrvineOtherJune 26, 2025#25359
What to do now
Consumers should stop using the recalled helmets immediately and contact Bell Sports for a full refund.
Recall summary
Details below are from the official U.S. CPSC recall notice.
Hazard
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.
Consumers should stop using the recalled helmets immediately and contact Bell Sports for a full refund. Consumers should destroy the recalled helmet by cutting the straps off the helmet. Consumers can upload photos of the helmet with the straps cut off to consumersupport-bell@bellhelmets.com to obtain a refund. Bell Sports is contacting all known purchasers directly.
What to do
- Follow the official guidance
Read the official U.S. CPSC notice. Stop using the product unless the notice says otherwise.
- Contact the manufacturer
Use the contact details in the official notice.
- Register your product
Register with the manufacturer so you hear about future recalls directly.
Product details
| Recall number | 25359 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Bell Sports , of Irvine |
| Product | Bicycle Helmets |
| Units affected | About 31,200 (In addition, about 480 were sold in Canada) |
| Where sold | Walmart, Target, Academy Sports+ Outdoors and other stores nationwide and online on www.Amazon.com, FredMeyer.com, Academy.com and Target.com from September 2024 through May 2025 for about $20. |
| Recall date | June 26, 2025 |
| Category | Other |
| Source | U.S. CPSC |
Models
- Bell Sports Bicycle Helmets
Description
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
Injuries
None reported
Manufacturer contact
Bell Sports toll-free at 800-456-2355 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at consumersupport-bell@bellhelmets.com, or online at https://www.thebellgarage.com/bell-sports-helmet-recall-notice-axle-cadence-rev-passage-and-frenzy-models/ or www.thebellgarage.com and click on the "Recall" banner at the top of the page for more information.
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Source: U.S. CPSC, recall #25359. Recall date: June 26, 2025. Last checked by KidRecall: Oct 16, 2026, 9:48 AM PDT.