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Product Recall Number: 19-021

Why was Lazer bicycle helmets recalled?

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

Lazer bicycle helmets
Here's product recall specific data for Lazer bicycle helmets.

  • Product Recall Number: 19-021

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2018-10-25

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Lazer bicycle helmets

  • 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

  • Hazard Description: The bicycle helmets do not comply with the federal safety standard for bicycle helmets, posing a risk of head injury.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Replace

  • Units: About 4,200

  • Incidents: None reported

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

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

  • Importers: Shimano North America Holding Inc., of Irvine, Calif.

  • Manufacturers:  HKSM MACAO Commercial Offshore Ltd., of China

  • Distributors: Shimano North America Holding Inc., of Irvine, Calif.

  • Manufactured In: China

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed