Safest helmets, ranked

24 brands ranked by a transparent safety score: CPSC recall history (weighted by severity and recency) balanced against safety certifications. This ranks brands by safety record, not product quality — and a recall isn't proof a brand is unsafe, nor is its absence proof it's safe.

1. #1
   Bell Racing 1 recall(s)
   97

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2. #2
   Riddell 1 recall(s)
   97

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3. #3I
   Irwin Sports 1 recall(s)
   96

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4. #4
   Xenith 1 recall(s)
   96

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5. #5
   Chronicle 1 recall(s)
   94

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6. #6
   CPSC, World Industries 1 recall(s)
   94

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7. #7
   NRS 1 recall(s)
   94

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8. #8
   ABUS 1 recall(s)
   93

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9. #9
   Aurorasports 1 recall(s)
   93

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10. #10
    Pro-Tec, a division 1 recall(s)
    93

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11. #11
    Rawlings 1 recall(s)
    93

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12. #12
    Shenzhen Haochen Industrial 1 recall(s)
    93

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13. #13
    Strategic Sports 1 recall(s)
    93

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14. #14
    WRSI 1 recall(s)
    93

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15. #15
    Smith 2 recall(s)
    90

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16. #16
    Under Armour 3 recall(s)
    86

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17. #17
    English Riding Supply 1 recall(s)
    80

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18. #18
    509 1 recall(s)
    78

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19. #19
    Lucky Global 1 recall(s)
    78

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20. #20
    Sound Around 1 recall(s)
    78

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21. #21
    Nike 5 recall(s)
    77

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22. #22
    Head USA 2 recall(s)
    76

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23. #23
    Sakar International 4 recall(s)
    46

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24. #24
    Bell Sports 4 recall(s)
    28

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Ranking combines public CPSC recall data with curated certification listings. The score is a safety signal, not a guarantee, and reflects brand-level (not model-level) data. Confirm current recall and certification status before buying. Some links are affiliate links — see our disclosure.