Automotive
Bell recalls Pit Boss motorcycle helmets failing federal safety standards
Jalopnik reports that certain half-helmets failed federal impact standards and should be replaced or destroyed.
The short version
- Bell recalled Pit Boss half-helmets manufactured between January 1, 2025, and January 31, 2026, due to improper impact attenuation.[Jalopnik]
- The defective models do not meet Department of Transportation safety requirements.[Jalopnik]
- Owners are instructed to return their helmets for a replacement or destroy them completely.[Jalopnik]
- It remains unclear whether the flaw originates from the helmet's outer shell or its foam liner.[Jalopnik]
Key facts
- Bell recalled Pit Boss half-helmets manufactured between January 1, 2025, and January 31, 2026.[Jalopnik]
- The recall was prompted by improper impact attenuation that fails to satisfy Department of Transportation safety standards.[Jalopnik]
- Owners of affected helmets have been instructed to destroy them or return them for a replacement.[Jalopnik]
What remains uncertain
- It is not clear whether the defect stems from the helmet's outer shell or its expanded polystyrene foam liner.[Jalopnik]
Sources
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