Giro Merit Bicycle Helmets
Summary
CPSC recall: Giro Merit Bicycle Helmets. By Epicenter Cycling, Freewheel Bike West Bank, Velotech and other stores nationwide, online at Giro.com, Backcountry.com and other websites from September 2021 through January 2023 for about $220.. Hazard: The recalled helmets do not comply with the U.S. CPSC federal safety standard for bicycle helmets. The helmets can fail to protect in the event of a crash, posing a risk of head injury.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Giro
Details
Source
CPSC Consumer Product Recall
External ID
9640
Action Date
2023-06-08
Status
Recalled
Category
consumer_product
Product Description
This recall only involves Giro Merit helmets manufactured prior to January 2023. The recalled Giro Merit helmet can be i
Context & Analysis
This is a unclassified recall.
This was one of 13 consumer_product recalls issued in the same week, part of 47 consumer_product-related FDA actions this month.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a FDA recall?
A Class III recall involves products that are unlikely to cause adverse health effects but violate FDA labeling or manufacturing regulations.
What should I do if I have this product?
Stop using the product. Check the product against the specific lot numbers or identifiers listed in the recall. Contact the manufacturer (Epicenter Cycling, Freewheel Bike West Bank, Velotech and other stores nationwide, online at Giro.com, Backcountry.com and other websites from September 2021 through January 2023 for about $220.) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.
How often does Epicenter Cycling, Freewheel Bike West Bank, Velotech and other stores nationwide, online at Giro.com, Backcountry.com and other websites from September 2021 through January 2023 for about $220. have FDA actions?
This is the only FDA action we have on record for Epicenter Cycling, Freewheel Bike West Bank, Velotech and other stores nationwide, online at Giro.com, Backcountry.com and other websites from September 2021 through January 2023 for about $220. in our database.
Where can I find the official FDA record?
The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "9640" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.
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