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Bell Sports Recalls Bicycle Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury; Violation of Federal Standard for Bicycle Helmets

Name: Bell Sports Recalls Bicycle Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury; Violation of Federal Standard for Bicycle Helmets
Brand: Bell Sports Inc., of Irvine, California
SKU: CPSC-25359
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: June 26, 2025Recall ID: 25359Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / 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.

Product Description & Identification

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

Affected Products

Bell Sports Bicycle Helmets

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Bell-Sports-Recalls-Bicycle-Helmets-Due-to-Risk-of-Head-Injury-Violation-of-Federal-Standard-for-Bicycle-Helmets
Title	Bell Sports Recalls Bicycle Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury; Violation of Federal Standard for Bicycle Helmets
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/bell-sports-1.png
Images › 1 › Caption	Recalled Bell Sports Bicycle Helmet, Model B0494Y
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/bell-sports-2.png
Images › 2 › Caption	Recalled Bell Sports Bicycle Helmet Model, B06065C or B0605Y
Images › 3 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/bell-sports-3.png
Images › 3 › Caption	The model name, model number and manufacture date, in MM/YY or M/YY format, can be found on a sticker inside the helmet
Hazards › Name	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.
Injuries › Name	None reported
Products › Name	Bell Sports Bicycle Helmets
Products › Number Of Units	About 31,200 (In addition, about 480 were sold in Canada)
Recall I D	10324
Remedies › Name	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.
Retailers › Name	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	2025-06-26T00:00:00
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
Recall Number	25359
Manufacturers › Name	Bell Sports Inc., of Irvine, California
Remedy Options › Option	Refund
Inconjunctions › U R L	https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/bell-cadence-youth-helmets-recalled-due-injury-hazard
Consumer 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.
Last Publish Date	2025-06-26T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	United States

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Recalling FirmBell Sports Inc., of Irvine, California

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