CPSCGeneral Alert
Shimano Recalls Bicycle Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury
Published: October 25, 2018Recall ID: 19021Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The bicycle helmets do not comply with the federal safety standard for bicycle helmets, posing a risk of head injury.
Product Description & Identification
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
Affected Products
Lazer bicycle helmets
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Shimano-Recalls-Bicycle-Helmets-Due-to-Risk-of-Head-Injury |
| Title | Shimano Recalls Bicycle Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recalled Lazer bicycle helmet Magma Jade.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Lazer bicycle helmet – Magma/Jade |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recalled Lazer bicycle helmet – Elle.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Lazer bicycle helmet – Elle |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Model LZB-08 is printed on a sticker inside the helmet..jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Model LZB-08 is printed on a sticker inside the helmet. |
| Hazards › Name | The bicycle helmets do not comply with the federal safety standard for bicycle helmets, posing a risk of head injury. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported |
| Products › Name | Lazer bicycle helmets |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 4,200 |
| Recall I D | 8437 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact Shimano for instructions on how to receive a free replacement helmet. |
| Importers › Name | Shimano North America Holding Inc., of Irvine, Calif. |
| Retailers › Name | Authorized Shimano bicycle dealers nationwide from January 2015 through April 2018 for between $100 and $125. |
| Recall Date | 2018-10-25T00:00:00 |
| 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 |
| Distributors › Name | Shimano North America Holding Inc., of Irvine, Calif. |
| Recall Number | 19021 |
| Manufacturers › Name | HKSM MACAO Commercial Offshore Ltd., of China |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Consumer 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. |
| Last Publish Date | 2018-10-25T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |