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CTV News
a day ago
- Health
- CTV News
Youth bike helmets recalled due to injury hazard
Health Canada has announced a national recall for Bell Cadence youth bike helmets, over potentially insufficient protection in the event of a crash, risking head injury. Published Thursday, the recall was announced jointly with the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission and Bell Sports, Inc. The bike helmets, which come in a variety of colours, were sold at Walmart stores between September 2024 to May 2025, the notice reads. Affected products include those with the name 'Cadence', model B0605Y and a date code of '9/24' found in the inner helmet sticker. Consumers are advised to check for the following: Helmets with a black and blue pattern and SKU 7147114 Helmets with a purple pattern and SKU 7147115 According to the manufacturer, 481 helmets were sold in Canada, with a further 31,214 sold in the United States. The company has received no reports of injuries in Canada or the U.S. as of June 24, the recall notes. What you should do Health Canada has warned consumers to immediately stop using the recalled helmets. To obtain a refund, consumers should cut the straps off of the helmet and submit photos of the helmet with the straps cut to consumersupport-bell@ then dispose of the recalled item, the notice reads. For more information, consumers can contact Bell at (800) 456-2355, or visit Health Canada reminds consumers to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
Global News
4 days ago
- Health
- Global News
Health Canada issues recall for some youth bicycle helmets
Health Canada says a recall has been issued for youth Bell Sports bicycle helmets sold at Walmart. According to Health Canada, the recall affects two models of the Bell Cadence youth helmets that were specifically produced in September 2024, warning that the products may not protect the person during a fall or crash, posing the risk of a head injury. The recall involves the black and blue 'vapor' and purple 'multi' helmets that are identified by the inner sticker with the model name 'Cadence' and number B0605Y as well as a date code listed as 9/24. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy As of June 24, no incidents or injuries have been reported in Canada or the U.S. View image in full screen The second of two Bell Cadence youth helmets recalled due to the risk of injury. Health Canada A total of approximately 481 of the affected helmets were sold in Canada between September 2024 and May 2025. Another 31,214 units were also sold during this time in the U.S., though under other models and SKUs. Story continues below advertisement Consumers are urged to immediately stop using the recalled helmets, destroy them by cutting off the straps, and upload photos of the helmet with those straps cut to Bell Sports' support line: consumersupport-bell@ to prove destruction and obtain a refund. They can then dispose of the recalled helmet. Customers can also contact Bell Sports by phone or visit their website and click on the recall banner at the top of the home page. The joint recall was issued by Health Canada, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Bell Sports, Inc.
