CPSC recall 15-005, announced October 10, 2014, covers Louis Garneau Bicycle helmets (about 1,180 units). In cold temperatures, the helmet can fail to protect the wearer from impact injuries. The notice reports no incidents. 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 contact: call (800) 448-1984, go to www.louisgarneau.com/us-en, or email customerserviceusa@louisgarneau.us.
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This recall involves Louis Garneau P-09 aerodynamic bicycle helmets with model number 1405362.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
In cold temperatures, the helmet can fail to protect the wearer from impact injuries.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official 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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Louis Garneau
- Product type
- Helmets
- Recall number
- 15-005
- Units
- About 1,180 helmets
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Independent bicycle dealers nationwide and online at Louisgarneau.com from January 2014 through September 2014 for between $280 and $350.
- Importer
- Louis Garneau USA Inc., of Derby, Vt.
Bicycle helmets
CPSC product type: Bicycle Helmets
Recall contact information
Louis Garneau USA at (800) 448-1984 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email customerserviceusa@louisgarneau.us or online at www.louisgarneau.com/us-en/ and click on the Customer Service tab and then on the Recall tab for more information.
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