Bell Sports, Inc. - Helmets with Inadequate Impact Protection/FMVSS 218
USBell Sports, Inc. - Helmets with Inadequate Impact Protection/FMVSS 218
Recalling Firm: Bell Sports, Inc.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A helmet that does not provide adequate impact protection increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Bell Sports, Inc. (Bell) is recalling certain Pit Boss helmets, size medium, that were manufactured between January 1, 2025 and January 31, 2026. The helmets may lack proper impact protection. As such, these helmets fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."
Affected Products
Helmets with Inadequate Impact Protection/FMVSS 218
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Helmets with Inadequate Impact Protection/FMVSS 218 |
| Nhtsa id | 26E061000 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26E061000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Equipment |
| Do not drive | Yes |
| Manufacturer | Bell Sports, Inc. |
| Defect summary | Bell Sports, Inc. (Bell) is recalling certain Pit Boss helmets, size medium, that were manufactured between January 1, 2025 and January 31, 2026. The helmets may lack proper impact protection. As such, these helmets fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 218, "Motorcycle Helmets." |
| Corrective action | Bell will replace the helmet or reimburse owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 7, 2026. Owners may contact Bell's customer service at 1-800-216-9446. |
| Consequence summary | A helmet that does not provide adequate impact protection increases the risk of injury in a crash. |
| Potentially affected | 400 |
| Report received date | 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |
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- Recalling FirmBell Sports, Inc.
- Risk LevelEQUIPMENT
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