Product recallOPSS
Giro Sport Design Giro Merit Bicycle Helmet recalled over an injury risk
Product recall for Giro Sport Design Giro Merit Bicycle Helmet presenting a risk of injuries.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice
What to do now
Giro Sport Design Giro Merit Bicycle Helmet has been reported because it could hurt the person using it.
- Stop using it.
- Read the corrective action below: some notices offer a fix rather than a return.
- Contact Giro or the shop you bought it from to arrange the remedy set out in the notice.
- Incidents and injuries can be reported to Trading Standards via the Citizens Advice consumer helpline.
Why it matters. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.
Refunds, repairs and replacements
Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought.
If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2302-0136). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product recall for Giro Sport Design Giro Merit Bicycle Helmet presenting a risk of injuries.
The risk
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.
Action taken
Recall of the product from end users.
Advice to consumers
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
Product description
Bicycle helmets available in Navy, black, grey and white
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has Giro Sport Design Giro Merit Bicycle Helmet been recalled?
Giro Sport Design Giro Merit Bicycle Helmet has been reported because it could hurt the person using it. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.
How do I know if my product is affected?
The notice describes the affected product rather than listing codes. Compare the product name, pack size and where you bought it with the official notice.
What should I do now?
Stop using it. Read the corrective action below: some notices offer a fix rather than a return.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought. If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.
