Recall 18-125, published March 15, 2018
Strategic Sports Bicycle helmets
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
LG1261This recall involves Louis Garneau Course Helmets with model number LG1261 printed on the inside of the helmet.
Which products are included?
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
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The bicycle helmets do not comply with the impact requirements of the federal safety standard for bicycle helmets, posing a risk of head injury.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact Louis Garneau for instructions on how to receive a free replacement helmet.
- Brand
- Strategic Sports
- Recall published
- March 15, 2018
- Category
- Sports & Outdoors
- Units
- About 650 in the U.S. (In addition, about 550 were sold in Canada.)
- Sold at / sales period
- Authorized bicycle dealers nationwide from December 2015 through January 2018 for between $180 and $240.
