The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·25E088000·Announced 2025-12-17

Bell Sports Recalls Scout Air Helmets for Penetration Protection Defect

Bell Sports is recalling Scout Air helmets in sizes S and L because they may lack proper penetration protection, failing federal safety standards.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (motorcycle helmet) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for products with potential for injury but no confirmed incidents.

Plain-English summary

Bell Sports, Inc. is recalling certain Scout Air motorcycle helmets in sizes S and L. The recall involves 150 units that may lack proper penetration protection. As a result, these helmets fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."

A helmet that does not provide adequate protection increases the risk of injury during a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Owners may contact Bell's customer service at 1-800-216-9446. Bell will replace the helmet or reimburse owners as necessary, free of charge.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT:MOTORCYCLE:HELMETS recall
Manufacturer
Bell Sports, Inc.
Category
Consumer Product — Motorcycle Helmets
Hazard
Affected units
150

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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