The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·19021·Announced 2018-10-25

Shimano Recalls Lazer Bicycle Helmets Due to Head Injury Risk

Shimano is recalling specific Lazer bicycle helmet models because they do not comply with federal 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 (head injury) where no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

Shimano North America Holding Inc. is recalling approximately 4,200 Lazer-branded bicycle helmets, including models Blade, Elle, Jade, and Magma. The helmets do not comply with the federal safety standard for bicycle helmets, which poses a risk of head injury to users.

The affected helmets were sold at authorized Shimano bicycle dealers nationwide from January 2015 through April 2018 for between $100 and $125. The recall includes specific sizes for each model: Blade in sizes XS and S, Elle in size S, Jade in size S, and Magma in size S. The helmets were manufactured in China by HKSM MACAO Commercial Offshore Ltd.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact Shimano for instructions on how to receive a free replacement helmet. For more information, consumers can contact Shimano at 800-423-2420 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit www.bike.shimano.com and click on “Corrective Action” at the bottom of the page.

The recalled product

Product
Lazer bicycle helmets
Manufacturer
HKSM MACAO Commercial Offshore Ltd., of China
Category
Consumer Product — Bicycle Helmets
Hazard
Affected units
4,200

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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