Table of contents
- Latest Bell Sports Helmet Lawsuit Updates
- June 26, 2025: Bell Sports Recalls Bicycle Helmets
- Who May Be Affected?
- Reported Injuries or Damages
- Recall and Regulatory Background
- Evidence to Preserve
- Filing Deadlines
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Which Bell Sports Helmets Were Recalled?
- Can I Still Make a Claim If I Was Hurt in a Crash?
- Are Recalled Bell Helmets in Canada Covered?
- What Does a Date Code Mean on a Recalled Bell Helmet?
Bell Sports recalled about 31,200 Axle, Cadence, Rev, Frenzy and Passage bicycle helmets in the United States. CPSC says they do not meet its impact standard, which poses a risk of head injury.
The recall, number 25-359, was announced on June 26, 2025. The helmets were sold from September 2024 through May 2025.
No injuries have been reported, and no lawsuit, class action or MDL has been filed over them. Owners of the recalled models should stop using the helmets and contact Bell Sports for a refund.
Latest Bell Sports Helmet Lawsuit Updates
June 26, 2025: Bell Sports Recalls Bicycle Helmets
CPSC announced that Bell Sports Inc. was recalling about 31,200 helmets under recall 25-359. About 480 were sold in Canada [1].
Consumers should stop using the recalled helmets immediately. The remedy is a full refund from Bell Sports. Bell Sports is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Who May Be Affected?
Owners of Bell helmets with model number B0605Y, B0605C or B0494Y made in August, September or October 2024 may be affected. A sticker inside the helmet shows the model number and manufacture date. The recalled models are:
- B0494Y Axle helmets with date code 9/24.
- B0605C Cadence helmets with date code 8/24, 9/24 or 10/24, depending on color, and Rev helmets with 8/24 or 9/24.
- B0605Y Cadence helmets with date code 9/24, plus B0605Y Frenzy and Passage helmets.
Walmart, Target, Academy Sports + Outdoors and other stores nationwide sold the helmets for about $20. They were also sold online on Amazon.com, FredMeyer.com, Academy.com and Target.com.
In Canada, the recall covers Bell Cadence youth helmets, model B0605Y, date code 9/24, sold by Walmart, according to the Health Canada notice [2]. An individual legal review can show whether your own facts support a claim.
Reported Injuries or Damages
CPSC lists incidents and injuries from the recalled helmets as none reported. Health Canada states that the company received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada or the United States.
No injury is alleged in any lawsuit, because none has been filed over these helmets. CPSC found that the recalled helmets do not comply with the impact requirements of its mandatory federal safety standard for bicycle helmets.
In CPSC’s words, the helmets can fail to protect the user in the event of a crash, posing a risk of head injury.
The Bell Sports recall notice describes the same risk [3]. It does not prove that a helmet caused any injury.
Recall and Regulatory Background
Under the Bell Sports refund terms, the recall offers a full refund. To claim it, cut the straps off the helmet to destroy it. Then email photos to consumersupport-bell@bellhelmets.com.
You can also call Bell Sports toll-free at 800-456-2355, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday.
Evidence to Preserve
If you were hurt while wearing a recalled Bell helmet, keep these items before you return or destroy anything:
- The helmet itself and photos of its sticker, taken before you cut the straps or dispose of it.
- A receipt or order record that shows where and when you bought the helmet.
- Any recall email or notice you received from Bell Sports.
- Photos of any damage to the helmet from a crash.
- Medical records, if an injury occurred.
Filing Deadlines
Filing deadlines come from state law. They vary with where you live and when an injury and its diagnosis happened.
Missing a deadline can end a claim, even when the facts of the case are strong. If you were hurt, talk to a lawyer promptly about the deadline that applies to you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Bell Sports Helmets Were Recalled?
The recalled Bell Sports helmets are children’s Axle, Cadence, Rev and Frenzy helmets and adult Cadence and Passage helmets. The Frenzy and Passage helmets in the recall are in the Blue Comet color.
Can I Still Make a Claim If I Was Hurt in a Crash?
You can still ask whether a claim exists if you were hurt in a crash wearing a recalled Bell helmet. Keep the helmet and your medical records in case they are needed.
Are Recalled Bell Helmets in Canada Covered?
Recalled Bell helmets sold in Canada are covered by the Health Canada notice. Under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act, no one may redistribute, sell or even give away a recalled product there.
What Does a Date Code Mean on a Recalled Bell Helmet?
A date code on a recalled Bell helmet shows the month and year of manufacture, in MM/YY or M/YY format. Match it against the recalled model numbers and date codes listed above.