Louis Garneau Recalls Aerodynamic Bicycle Helmets Due to Injury Hazard
Recall 15005 · Oct 10, 2014 · Louis Garneau
1,180
units affected
1,180
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15005
- Date
- Oct 10, 2014
- Company
- Louis Garneau
- Units affected
- 1,180
- Product
- Bicycle helmets
- Product type
- Bicycle Helmets
- Remedy
- Refund, Replacement
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
This recall involves Louis Garneau P-09 aerodynamic bicycle helmets with model number 1405362. The helmets are shaped like tear drops with a rounded front and a short, tapered tail. The outer shells of the helmets are made of polycarbonate and have a built-in visor system, dimples on the top like those on a golf ball, a small rectangular vent in the front and a triangular vent in the rear. The helmets came in three color schemes: black with red and white designs, white with blue and gray designs, and white with silver and white designs. The word "Garneau" is located on both sides of the helmet and the Louis Garneau logo is on the front under the vent. Recalled helmets have the manufacture date "Jan. 2014" on a sticker inside the helmet.
What can happen
In cold temperatures, the helmet can fail to protect the wearer from impact injuries.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and return them to Louis Garneau USA for a refund or replacement with a similar helmet.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Independent bicycle dealers nationwide and online at Louisgarneau.com from January 2014 through September 2014 for between $280 and $350.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled bicycle helmets?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and return them to Louis Garneau USA for a refund or replacement with a similar helmet.
What is the hazard?
In cold temperatures, the helmet can fail to protect the wearer from impact injuries.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.