Giro Sport Design Giro Merit Bicycle Helmet
- Affected
- Bicycle helmets available in Navy, black, grey and white
- The problem
- The helmet straps on certain Giro Merit Helmets manufactured prior to January 2023 may disengage with the helmet when pulled with relatively little force, posing a risk of injury to the user in a crash.
- What to do
- Stop using it and contact the seller or manufacturer for a refund, repair or replacement.
Product information
| Type | Personal protective equipment (PPE) – Bicycle helmet |
|---|---|
| Brand | Giro |
| Product identifiers | Giro Merit Helmets (which can be identified by looking on the outside of the helmet for the model name “Merit” or by looking at the inner helmet stickers with helmet information like the model name “Merit” and the alphanumeric indicator GH230) manufactured prior to February 2023. |
| Product Description | Bicycle helmets available in Navy, black, grey and white |
| Product Report and Image | Link to product image and PDF |
Hazard
Giro has reason to believe that there is a risk of the helmet straps on certain Giro Merit Helmets manufactured prior to January 2023 disengaging with the helmet when pulled with relatively little force, posing a risk of injury to the user in a crash.
Corrective action
Recall of the product from end users. For more information, please see https://www.giro.com/news/cycling/merit-helmet-voluntary-recall.html#:~:text=Bell%20Sports%2C%20Inc.,the%20user%20in%20a%20crash
Additional information
PSD case number: 2302-0136
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Can I get a refund?
In most cases, yes – recalled items can usually be returned for a full refund, repair or replacement, often without a receipt. Follow the instructions in the notice above, or contact the shop you bought it from. More on your rights after a recall.
Updated 9 June 2023. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.