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Bell Sports Recalls Bell Slope Adult Bicycle Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury

Recall Date: 2024-01-04 Recalling Firm: Bell Sports Inc., Irvine, California Record Ref: 9816

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This CPSC record concerns Bell Sports Recalls Bell Slope Adult Bicycle Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury and names Bell Sports Inc., Irvine, California as the recalling firm. Use the source fields below to narrow the match, then verify the exact item and current remedy on the issuing-agency page.

  • Firm: Bell Sports Inc., Irvine, California
  • Classification: The strap anchor can become dislodged from the hel
  • Status: Ongoing
  • Recall date: 2024-01-04
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Product Description & Identification

This recall only involves Bell Slope adult bicycle helmets. The helmets were sold in dark green and light blue. The recalled Bell Slope helmets can be identified by the inner helmet sticker which has the model's name "Slope" and B1161X written on it. Only adult sized Bell Slope Helmets are affected by this recall.

Reason for Recall / Hazard Identified

Hazard: 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.. This recall only involves Bell Slope adult bicycle helmets. The helmets were sold in dark green and light blue. The recalled Bell Slope helmets can be identified by the inner helmet sticker which has the model's name "Slope" and B1161X written on it. Only adult sized Bell Slope Helmets are affected by this recall.

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Consumer Action Recorded in the Source

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Bell Adult Slope helmets and contact Bell Sports for a refund. To receive a refund, consumers should destroy the helmet by cutting off the straps and upload photos of the helmet with the straps cut to consumersupport-bell@bellhelmets.com to prove destruction, then dispose of the recalled helmet.. Bell Helmets at 800-456-2355 (Option 3) between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, by email at consumersupport-bell@bellhelmets.com or online at www.thebellgarage.com and click on the recall banner at the top of the home page for more information.

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Nationwide retail and online distribution

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Issuing agency
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Source ID
9816
Indexed update
2026-07-27 11:37:08 UTC
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