Bicycle helmets
CPSC Recall #18-125 — March 15, 2018
Product
Bicycle helmets
Description
This recall involves Louis Garneau Course Helmets with model number LG1261 printed on the inside of the helmet. “Garneau,” “Course” and “LG” are printed on both sides of the recalled bicycle helmets. They were sold in matte black and matte fluo yellow. The manufacturer’s date and serial number are printed on a sticker inside the helmet. Only lot and serial numbers listed below are included in the recall. Helmet Lot/Manufacturer’s DateSerial Number Range2016-09712713 to 7129552016-09713088 to 7131952016-09713298 to 713783 2016-09713859 to 713948 2016-09714284 to 714433 2015-11719591 to 7197402015-09716198 to 716560 2015-09716621 to 7170102015-09717122 to 718070
Hazard
The bicycle helmets do not comply with the impact requirements of the federal safety standard for bicycle helmets, posing a risk of head injury.
Incidents / Injuries
None reported
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact Louis Garneau for instructions on how to receive a free replacement helmet.
Units Affected
About 650 in the U.S. (In addition, about 550 were sold in Canada.)
Sold At
Authorized bicycle dealers nationwide from December 2015 through January 2018 for between $180 and $240.
Manufacturer
Strategic Sports Limited, of China
Importer
Louis Garneau USA Inc., of Derby, Vt.
Manufactured In
China