Bell Sports, Inc. Helmets with Inadequate Impact Protection/FMVSS 218 Recall
Announced 2026-08-26 · NHTSA
Bell Sports, Inc. is recalling 400 Pit Boss helmets (size medium) manufactured from January 1, 2025 through January 31, 2026 because they may lack adequate impact protection and fail FMVSS 218. Bell will replace the helmets or reimburse owners at no charge, and owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 7, 2026. Consumers may contact Bell customer service at 1-800-216-9446 for more information.
| Brand | Bell Sports, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Product | Helmets with Inadequate Impact Protection/FMVSS 218 |
| Reason | 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." |
| Severity | critical |
| Units affected | 400 |
| Distribution | Nationwide |
| Agency | NHTSA |
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO
- Stop using the helmet immediately.
- Watch for replacement or reimbursement instructions from Bell and follow them.
- Contact Bell Customer Service at 1-800-216-9446 for eligibility and next steps.
- Keep the helmet and any proof of purchase until you receive replacement or reimbursement instructions.
VERIFIED SOURCES
This is an automatically maintained record of an official recall notice. Details can change; always follow the official notice linked above. See all records in the Recall Database.