The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·15005·Announced 2014-10-10

Louis Garneau Recalls Aerodynamic Bicycle Helmets Due to Impact Injury Hazard

Louis Garneau is recalling about 1,180 P-09 aerodynamic bicycle helmets because they may fail to protect the wearer from impact injuries in cold temperatures.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (bicycle helmet) where the hazard is failure to protect from impact injuries, but no injuries have been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Louis Garneau USA Inc. is recalling about 1,180 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, featuring polycarbonate outer shells with a built-in visor system, dimples on the top, a small rectangular vent in the front, and a triangular vent in the rear. The recalled helmets were sold 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 recall was issued because in cold temperatures, the helmets can fail to protect the wearer from impact injuries. No injuries have been reported in connection with the recalled helmets.

The helmets were sold at independent bicycle dealers nationwide and online at Louisgarneau.com from January 2014 through September 2014 for between $280 and $350. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and return them to Louis Garneau USA for a refund or replacement with a similar helmet. For more information, consumers can contact Louis Garneau USA at (800) 448-1984 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email [email protected], or visit www.louisgarneau.com/us-en/ and click on the Customer Service tab and then on the Recall tab.

The recalled product

Product
Bicycle helmets
Manufacturer
Louis Garneau USA Inc., of Derby, Vt.
Category
Consumer Product — Bicycle Helmets
Hazard
Affected units
1,180

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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