CPSC2018-10-25
Shimano Recalls Bicycle Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury
HKSM MACAO Commercial Offshore Ltd., of China
Hazard
The bicycle helmets do not comply with the federal safety standard for bicycle helmets, posing a risk of head injury.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact Shimano for instructions on how to receive a free replacement helmet.
Sold at
Authorized Shimano bicycle dealers nationwide from January 2015 through April 2018 for between $100 and $125.
Affected count
About 4,200
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Lazer bicycle helmets
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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Shimano-Recalls-Bicycle-Helmets-Due-to-Risk-of-Head-InjuryDon't want to check this manually?
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