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Product Recall
Louis Garneau Recalls Bicycle Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury
Bicycle helmets
Recall Date: March 15th, 2018
Units: About 650 in the U.S. (In addition, about 550 were sold in Canada.)
Hazards: The bicycle helmets do not comply with the impact requirements of the federal safety standard for bicycle helmets, posing a risk of head injury.
Remedies: Replace
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact Louis Garneau for instructions on how to receive a free replacement helmet.
Description
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
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Consumer Contact:
Louis Garneau at 800-448-1984 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.garneau.com/us/en/ and click on “Recall Notice” at the bottom of the page for more information.Injuries:
None reported
Manufacturers:
Strategic Sports Limited, of China
Retailers:
Authorized bicycle dealers nationwide from December 2015 through January 2018 for between $180 and $240.
Importers:
Louis Garneau USA Inc., of Derby, Vt.
