The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·16256·Announced 2016-09-01

SAHN Designs Recalls Bicycle Helmets Due to Head Injury Risk

SAHN Designs is recalling SAHN Classic SH523 bicycle helmets because they do not meet federal impact safety standards, posing a risk of head injury.

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 helmets) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

SAHN Designs Inc. is recalling SAHN Classic SH523 adult bicycle helmets. The helmets do not comply with the impact requirements of the federal safety standard for bicycle helmets, which poses a risk of head injury. The company has not reported any injuries associated with the product.

The recalled helmets were sold at authorized boutique bicycle dealers from May 2013 through December 2015 for about $130. Approximately 2,000 units were sold in the United States, and about 1,600 were sold in Canada. The helmets are available in matte and gloss colors, including black, white, blue, tan, gray, green, cream, and brown. "SAHN" is printed on the outer shell on the right side, and the production date and "SH-523 Classic" are printed on a white sticker label on the inside.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact SAHN Designs for a free replacement helmet. Consumers can reach SAHN Designs at 800-642-7086 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.sahn.cc by clicking on "Recall Notice" at the top of the page.

The recalled product

Product
SAHN Classic bicycle helmets
Category
Consumer Product — Bicycle Helmets
Hazard
Affected units
2,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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