Shimano Recalls Bicycle Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury
Recall 19021 · Oct 25, 2018 · Shimano
4,200
units affected
4,200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19021
- Date
- Oct 25, 2018
- Company
- Shimano
- Units affected
- 4,200
- Product
- Lazer bicycle helmets
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
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
What can happen
The bicycle helmets do not comply with the federal safety standard for bicycle helmets, posing a risk of head injury.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact Shimano for instructions on how to receive a free replacement helmet.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Authorized Shimano bicycle dealers nationwide from January 2015 through April 2018 for between $100 and $125.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled lazer bicycle helmets?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact Shimano for instructions on how to receive a free replacement helmet.
What is the hazard?
The bicycle helmets do not comply with the federal safety standard for bicycle helmets, posing a risk of head injury.
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.