Product recalls
Scotts Recalls: 7 CPSC Recalls Since 2010
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced 7 recalls involving Scotts products since 2010, the most recent on March 13, 2025. Each recall below shows what was recalled, the hazard, the model numbers and what to do. Always check the official notice: a recall can cover only some models, colours or production dates.
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BMC Recalls Kaius 01 Bicycles and Framesets Due to Fall Hazard
Hazard: The fork steerer tube on the recalled bicycles and framesets can crack, break, or separate during use, posing a fall hazard.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an authorized BMC dealer for a free inspection and a free replacement of the forks. BMC is contacting all known purchasers directly.
· Official CPSC notice (opens in a new tab)
Product recall · March 13, 2025
BMC Recalls Kaius 01 Bicycles and Framesets Due to Fall Hazard
- Recall number
- 25177
- Units
- About 1,300
- Hazard
- The fork steerer tube on the recalled bicycles and framesets can crack, break, or separate during use, posing a fall hazard.
- What was recalled
- This recall involves all BMC-branded Kaius 01 bicycles and framesets. The bikes and framesets were sold in Peacock Spider, Carbon Black/Brushed Blue, Purple/White, White/Black, Turquoise/Black, Saffron/Black and Stone Grey colors. The brand BMC is printed on the downtube. Only bicycles and framesets with a V5 fork are affected by the recall and require a replacement fork.
- Remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an authorized BMC dealer for a free inspection and a free replacement of the forks. BMC is contacting all known purchasers directly.
- Sold at
- Authorized BMC bicycle dealers nationwide and online from July 2022 through February 2025 for between $4,500 and $12,000.
- Company
- BMC Switzerland AG, of Switzerland, BMC USA Corporation, of Scotts Valley, California
- Contact
- BMC USA toll-free at 888-262-7755 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at kaius-fork-recall-USA@BMC-Switzerland.com, or online at www.bmc-switzerland.com/pages/platform/kaius-01-voluntary-recall or www.BMC-Switzerland.com and click on "Learn More" under the "Voluntary Recall for Inspection" banner at the top of the webpage.
Bell Sports Recalls Giro Merit Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury
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 Merit helmets and contact Giro for a free replacement helmet or a full refund.
· Official CPSC notice (opens in a new tab)
Product recall · June 8, 2023
Bell Sports Recalls Giro Merit Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury
- Recall number
- 23216
- Units
- About 15,000 (In addition, about 1,465 were sold in Canada)
- 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.
- What was recalled
- This recall only involves Giro Merit helmets manufactured prior to January 2023. The recalled Giro Merit helmet can be identified by the model's name "Merit" on the rear/side of the helmet. It can also be identified by the inner helmet sticker which has the model's name "Merit" written on it and also GH230.
- Remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Giro Merit helmets and contact Giro for a free replacement helmet or a full refund.
- Sold at
- 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.
- Company
- Bell Sports Inc., of Scotts Valley, California
- Contact
- Giro at 800-456-2355 between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or via email at consumersupport@bellgiro.com, online at https://www.giro.com/news/cycling/merit-helmet-voluntary-recall.html or www.giro.com and click on the recall banner at the top of the home page for more information.
BMC Recalls Bicycles and Framesets Due to Fall Hazard
Hazard: The fork steerer tube on the bicycles and framesets can crack or break during use, posing a fall hazard.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using recalled bicycles and contact their local BMC authorized dealer for a free inspection and free replacement fork.
· Official CPSC notice (opens in a new tab)
Product recall · December 19, 2019
BMC Recalls Bicycles and Framesets Due to Fall Hazard
- Recall number
- 20042
- Units
- About 840 (In addition, 94 were sold in Canada)
- Hazard
- The fork steerer tube on the bicycles and framesets can crack or break during use, posing a fall hazard.
- What was recalled
- This recall involves all model year 2018 and 2019 Teammachine SLR01 DISC bicycles and framesets. The product is a performance road bike. BMC is printed on the downtube. The bikes and framesets were sold in red, green, grey, graphite, blue and aqua green. Recalled models contain serial numbers starting with 8R17 and 8R18, followed by one letter and a four-digit code, which is printed on the underside of the bottom bracket of the bicycle. Only bicycles and framesets with a FK6 fork require a replacement fork, which will be confirmed by BMC authorized dealers during the free inspection. Model Year Model Name 2018 Teammachine SLR01 DISC Team 2018 Teammachine SLR01 DISC One 2018 Teammachine SLR01
- Remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using recalled bicycles and contact their local BMC authorized dealer for a free inspection and free replacement fork.
- Sold at
- Authorized BMC bicycle dealers and bicycle stores nationwide from July 2017 through October 2019 for between $4,500 and $12,500.
- Company
- BMC Switzerland AG, of Switzerland, BMC USA Corp., of Scotts Valley, Calif.
- Contact
- BMC USA toll-free at 888-262-7755 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at slr01inspection-US@BMC-Switzerland.com , or online at www.BMC-Switzerland.com/teammachinerecall or www.BMC-Switzerland.com and click on Support, then Recalls and Safety for more information.
Bell Sports Recalls BMX Bike Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury; Sold Exclusively at Toys R Us
Hazard: The buckle on the helmet's safety strap can release in an accident and allow the helmet to fall off the rider, posing a risk of head injury.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact Bell Sports for instructions on receiving a full refund.
· Official CPSC notice (opens in a new tab)
Product recall · March 28, 2013
Bell Sports Recalls BMX Bike Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury; Sold Exclusively at Toys R Us
- Recall number
- 13157
- Units
- About 2,500
- Hazard
- The buckle on the helmet's safety strap can release in an accident and allow the helmet to fall off the rider, posing a risk of head injury.
- What was recalled
- This recall involves Bell Full Throttle, full coverage bicycle motocross (BMX) helmets with a chin bar. The all-black helmets have UPC code 035011 937052 and part number 1009159 printed on a label on the side of the helmet shell. The Bell logo is affixed to the front and lower side of the helmet.
- Remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact Bell Sports for instructions on receiving a full refund.
- Sold at
- Toys R Us stores nationwide and online at ToysRUs.com between July 2012 and January 2013 for about $60.
- Company
- MHR, Bell Sports Inc., of Scotts Valley, Calif.
- Contact
- Bell Sports Inc. toll-free at (866) 892-6059 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.bellbikestuff.com and click on "Recall Notice" for more information.
Lacrosse Helmets Recalled by Easton Sports Due to Facial Injury Hazard
Hazard: The chin bar can break, causing the wearer to suffer a jaw or facial injury.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using these helmets immediately and contact Easton Sports for a full refund.
· Official CPSC notice (opens in a new tab)
Product recall · March 22, 2012
Lacrosse Helmets Recalled by Easton Sports Due to Facial Injury Hazard
- Recall number
- 12138
- Units
- About 12,000
- Hazard
- The chin bar can break, causing the wearer to suffer a jaw or facial injury.
- What was recalled
- This recall involves all Easton Raptor Lacrosse Helmets. "Easton" is printed on either side of the back of the helmet and on the jaw strap. "RAPTOR" is printed low on the back of the helmet in the center. The helmets were sold in sizes XS/S, M/L, and XL/XXL and were available in the following colors: white; matte black; silver; navy blue and white; royal blue and white; and red and white.
- Remedy
- Consumers should stop using these helmets immediately and contact Easton Sports for a full refund.
- Sold at
- Sporting goods stores and online from November 2011 through March 2012 for about $250.
- Company
- Easton Sports, of Scotts Valley, Calif.
- Contact
- For additional information, contact Easton Sports toll-free at (877) 279-8545 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, email eastonlacrossecustserv@eastonbellsports.com, or visit their website www.eastonlacrosse.com
Bicycle Helmets Recalled by Bell Sports Due to Head Injury Hazard
Hazard: The plastic buckle that connects the chin straps can fail, causing the helmet to come off the wearer's head. This poses a head injury hazard to riders in the event of a fall.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the helmets immediately and contact Bell Sports for a replacement or refund.
· Official CPSC notice (opens in a new tab)
Product recall · May 31, 2011
Bicycle Helmets Recalled by Bell Sports Due to Head Injury Hazard
- Recall number
- 11235
- Units
- About 31,100 in the United States, and about 2,500 in Canada
- Hazard
- The plastic buckle that connects the chin straps can fail, causing the helmet to come off the wearer's head. This poses a head injury hazard to riders in the event of a fall.
- What was recalled
- This recall involves Bell Exodus full-face helmets with a plastic buckle on the chinstrap and model and part numbers listed below. The helmets have an angled visor and were sold in youth size. The model and part number can be found on a removable sticker located on the side of the helmet. Color Part/Model Number Orange/Grey/Black 1003825/035011898025 Blue/Grey/Gold/White/Black 1006714/035011917719
- Remedy
- Consumers should stop using the helmets immediately and contact Bell Sports for a replacement or refund.
- Sold at
- Walmart stores nationwide and Amazon.com between August 2009 and March 2011 for between $50 and $60.
- Company
- Bell Sports, of Scotts Valley, Calif.
- Contact
- For additional information call Bell Sports toll-free at (866) 892-6059 between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, via email at answer_desk@bellsports.com, or visit the firm's website at www.bellsports.com
Bicycles Recalled by Easton Sports; Seat Post Poses Fall Hazard
Hazard: The carbon top clamp of the seat post can crack, posing a fall hazard to the user.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop riding the bicycles and contact any authorized Easton Sports for a free replacement top seat clamp.
· Official CPSC notice (opens in a new tab)
Product recall · October 28, 2010
Bicycles Recalled by Easton Sports; Seat Post Poses Fall Hazard
- Recall number
- 11027
- Units
- About 200
- Hazard
- The carbon top clamp of the seat post can crack, posing a fall hazard to the user.
- What was recalled
- This recall involves bicycles with 2010 EC90 Zero seat posts. The EC90 Zero seat posts are black with red and gray graphics. "EC90" is printed on the post.
- Remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop riding the bicycles and contact any authorized Easton Sports for a free replacement top seat clamp.
- Sold at
- Turner Suspension Bicycles, Ibis Cycles and Security Bicycle Accessories retailers nationwide from April 2010 through August 2010 for between $150 and $200.
- Company
- Easton Sports, of Scotts Valley, Calif.
- Contact
- For more information, contact Easton Sports toll-free at (866) 892-6059 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.eastonbike.com
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recalls database, updated weekly. Recalls are matched to brands by the company and product names in each notice; if you think a recall is listed here by mistake, please tell us.