| Product name |
Bell Soquel Youth Helmets |
| 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), and 7097934-Youth Soquel Matte Black Mips (Bell Soquel Youth MIPS-Canada). |
| Problem |
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. |
| Distribution |
Fred Meyer, Walmart and other stores nationwide, and online at www.Amazon.com for between $25 and $50. |
| Company |
Bell Helmets 800-456-2355 (Option 3); web page www.thebellgarage.com/bell-sports-inc-is-voluntarily-recalling-the-bell-youth-soquel-helmet or www.thebellgarage.com |
| Dates sold |
January 2017 through January 2024 |
| Date posted |
02/16/2024 |
| Additional information |
For additional information, visit the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's news release at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Bell-Sports-Recalls-Bell-Soquel-Youth-Bicycle-Helmets-Due-to-Risk-of-Head-Injury-Violation-of-the-Federal-Safety-Regulation-for-Bicycle-Helmets |
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