Louis Garneau Recalls Bicycle Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury

Active Recall Announced March 15, 2018 CPSC #18125

Quick answer

Louis Garneau Recalls Bicycle Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury is CPSC recall #18125, announced on March 15, 2018. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Louis Garneau Course Helmets with model number LG1261 printed on the inside of the helmet. "Garneau," "Course" and "LG" are printed on both sides of the recalled bicycle helmets. They were sold in matte black and matte fluo yellow. The manufacturer's date and serial number are printed on a sticker inside the helmet. Only lot and serial numbers listed below are included in the recall. Helmet Lot/Manufacturer's Date Serial Number Range 2016-09 712713 to 712955 2016-09 713088 to 713195 2016-09 713298 to 713783 2016-09 713859 to 713948 2016-09 714284 to 714433 2015-11 719591 to 719740 2015-09 716198 to 716560 2015-09 716621 to 717010 2015-09 717122 to 718070 The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact louis garneau for instructions on how to receive a free replacement helmet.. Affected brands: Strategic Sports Limited, Louis Garneau USA Inc..

Hazard

This recall involves Louis Garneau Course Helmets with model number LG1261 printed on the inside of the helmet. "Garneau," "Course" and "LG" are printed on both sides of the recalled bicycle helmets. They were sold in matte black and matte fluo yellow. The manufacturer's date and serial number are printed on a sticker inside the helmet. Only lot and serial numbers listed below are included in the recall. Helmet Lot/Manufacturer's Date Serial Number Range 2016-09 712713 to 712955 2016-09 713088 to 713195 2016-09 713298 to 713783 2016-09 713859 to 713948 2016-09 714284 to 714433 2015-11 719591 to 719740 2015-09 716198 to 716560 2015-09 716621 to 717010 2015-09 717122 to 718070

Affected products

Bicycle helmets

Recalled brands

Strategic Sports Limited, Louis Garneau USA Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact Louis Garneau for instructions on how to receive a free replacement helmet.

Recall date

March 15, 2018

Categories

Bicycle helmets

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #18125?

CPSC recall #18125 covers Louis Garneau Recalls Bicycle Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on March 15, 2018. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Louis Garneau Course Helmets with model number LG1261 printed on the inside of the helmet. "Garneau," "Course" and "LG" are printed on both sides of the recalled bicycle helmets. They were sold in matte black and matte fluo yellow. The manufacturer's date and serial number are printed on a sticker inside the helmet. Only lot and serial numbers listed below are included in the recall. Helmet Lot/Manufacturer's Date Serial Number Range 2016-09 712713 to 712955 2016-09 713088 to 713195 2016-09 713298 to 713783 2016-09 713859 to 713948 2016-09 714284 to 714433 2015-11 719591 to 719740 2015-09 716198 to 716560 2015-09 716621 to 717010 2015-09 717122 to 718070

What is the remedy for recall #18125?

The CPSC remedy for recall #18125 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact louis garneau for instructions on how to receive a free replacement 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 Bicycle Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury 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/2018/Louis-Garneau-Recalls-Bicycle-Helmets-Due-to-Risk-of-Head-Injury. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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