Shimano Bicycle Helmets recall: Head Injury
Shimano Recalls Bicycle Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury
Why was Shimano Bicycle Helmets recalled?
The bicycle helmets do not comply with the federal safety standard for bicycle helmets, posing a risk of head injury.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact Shimano for instructions on how to receive a free replacement helmet. Contact: Shimano at 800-423-2420 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.bike.shimano.com and click on “Corrective Action” at the bottom of the page for more information.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Lazer bicycle helmets
- Company
- HKSM MACAO Commercial Offshore Ltd., of China, Shimano North America Holding Inc., of Irvine, Calif.
- Quantity
- About 4,200
- Sold at
- Authorized Shimano bicycle dealers nationwide from January 2015 through April 2018 for between $100 and $125.
- Recall date
- October 25, 2018
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves Shimano's Lazer-branded bicycle helmets, models Blade, Elle, Jade and Magma. They were sold in the following matte or glossy colors and color combinations: black, black and pink, blue, dark blue, grey and yellow, khaki and orange, titanium, red, yellow, and white. Lazer is printed on the side of the helmet. Model LZB-08 is printed on a sticker inside the helmet. Only helmets in the sizes below are included in the recall. Model Name Size Blade XS and S Elle S Jade S Magma S