Louis Garneau Recalls Aerodynamic Bicycle Helmets Due to Injury Hazard

Active Recall Announced October 10, 2014 CPSC #15005

Quick answer

Louis Garneau Recalls Aerodynamic Bicycle Helmets Due to Injury Hazard is CPSC recall #15005, announced on October 10, 2014. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and return them to louis garneau usa for a refund or replacement with a similar helmet.. Affected brand: Louis Garneau USA Inc..

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Bicycle helmets

Recalled brands

Louis Garneau USA Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and return them to Louis Garneau USA for a refund or replacement with a similar helmet.

Recall date

October 10, 2014

Categories

Bicycle Helmets

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #15005?

CPSC recall #15005 covers Louis Garneau Recalls Aerodynamic Bicycle Helmets Due to Injury Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on October 10, 2014. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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 is the remedy for recall #15005?

The CPSC remedy for recall #15005 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and return them to louis garneau usa for a refund or replacement with a similar helmet.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Louis Garneau Recalls Aerodynamic Bicycle Helmets Due to Injury Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Louis-Garneau-Recalls-Aerodynamic-Bicycle-Helmets. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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