[NMCycling] Shimano Recalls Helmets,

[Craig M. Doolittle via Bike-racers]

Shimano Recalls Bicycle Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury:

Recall Date: October 25, 2018

Recall Number: 19-021

Recall Summary

Name of Product:

Lazer bicycle helmets

Hazard:

The bicycle helmets do not comply with the federal safety standard for bicycle helmets, posing a risk of head

Remedy: Replace

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact Shimano for instructions on how to receive a free replacement helmet.

Consumer Contact:

Shimano at 800-423-2420 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.bike.shimano.com<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.bike.shimano.com_&d=DwMF-g&c=jTZAAM0XhIN6PlQBQ9oQqw&r=wP628UuQfVu2NcBQfthd6Q&m=70RgHsxZ9cS7fTrlPc8ax7_AarheWiF2AlGqkpB-IuA&s=CCxWmOEg2VyoD11zeO6c2JB0XJ4koYbqpHGGk9hr_aA&e=> and click on "Corrective Action" at the bottom of the page for more information.

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 Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact Shimano for instructions on how to receive a free replacement helmet.



Recall Details

Units:

About 4,200

Description:

This recall involves Shimano's Lazer-branded bicycle helmets, models Blade, Elle, Jade and Magma. They were sold in the following matte or glossy colors and color combinations: black, black and pink, blue, dark blue, grey and yellow, khaki and orange, titanium, red, yellow, and white. Lazer is printed on the side of the helmet. Model LZB-08 is printed on a sticker inside the helmet. Only helmets in the sizes below are included in the recall.

Model Name


Size


Blade


XS and S


Elle


S


Jade


S


Magma


S



Incidents/Injuries:

None reported


Sold At:

Authorized Shimano bicycle dealers nationwide from January 2015 through April 2018 for between $100 and $125.


Manufacturer(s):

HKSM MACAO Commercial Offshore Ltd., of China


Importer(s):

Shimano North America Holding Inc., of Irvine, Calif.


Distributor(s):

Shimano North America Holding Inc., of Irvine, Calif.


Manufactured In:

China
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