CPSCGeneral Alert
SAHN Designs Recalls Bicycle Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury
Published: September 1, 2016Recall ID: 16256Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The helmets do not comply with the impact requirements of the federal safety standard for bicycle helmets, posing a risk of head injury.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves SAHN Classic SH523 adult bicycle helmets. "SAHN" is printed on the outer shell of the helmet on the right side. The production date and "SH-523 Classic" are printed on the white sticker label on the inside of the helmet. The helmets come in matte and gloss colors. Matte colors include black, white, blue, tan, gray, green, cream and brown. Gloss colors include black, white, blue, tan, cream and green.
Affected Products
SAHN Classic bicycle helmets
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/SAHN-Designs-Recalls-Bicycle-Helmets |
| Title | SAHN Designs Recalls Bicycle Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/helmet1.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Photo 1: SAHN Classic SH523 bicycle helmet |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/helmet2.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Photo 2: SAHN Classic SH523 bicycle helmet sticker label |
| Hazards › Name | The helmets do not comply with the impact requirements of the federal safety standard for bicycle helmets, posing a risk of head injury. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported |
| Products › Name | SAHN Classic bicycle helmets |
| Products › Type | Bicycle Helmets |
| Products › Category I D | 68251 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 2,000 (in addition, about 1,600 were sold in Canada) |
| Recall I D | 7845 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycle helmets and contact SAHN Designs for a free replacement helmet. |
| Retailers › Name | Authorized boutique bicycle dealers from May 2013 through December 2015 for about $130. |
| Recall Date | 2016-09-01T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves SAHN Classic SH523 adult bicycle helmets. "SAHN" is printed on the outer shell of the helmet on the right side. The production date and "SH-523 Classic" are printed on the white sticker label on the inside of the helmet. The helmets come in matte and gloss colors. Matte colors include black, white, blue, tan, gray, green, cream and brown. Gloss colors include black, white, blue, tan, cream and green. |
| Distributors › Name | SAHN Designs Inc., of Vancouver, Canada |
| Recall Number | 16256 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2016/59778r-eng.php |
| Consumer Contact | SAHN Designs at 800-642-7086 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.sahn.cc and click on "Recall Notice" at the top of the page for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-09-01T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |