Shimano Recalls Lazer Helmets: Head Injury Risk
Shimano recalls Lazer bicycle helmets (Blade, Elle, Jade, Magma) due to failure to meet federal safety standards. Stop use and get a free replacement.
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The bicycle helmets do not comply with the federal safety standard for bicycle helmets, posing a risk of head injury.
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What happened, in plain English
Shimano is recalling Lazer-branded bicycle helmets because they do not comply with federal safety standards, posing a risk of head injury. The affected models include Blade, Elle, Jade, and Magma in sizes XS or S. Consumers are instructed to stop using these helmets immediately and contact Shimano for a free replacement. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/3472-shimano-recalls-lazer-helmets-head-injury-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/3472-shimano-recalls-lazer-helmets-head-injury-risk · Updated October 11, 2026 · Official notice: CPSC #8437
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“Shimano Recalls Lazer Helmets: Head Injury Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 11, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/3472-shimano-recalls-lazer-helmets-head-injury-risk. Based on CPSC recall #8437 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Shimano-Recalls-Bicycle-Helmets-Due-to-Risk-of-Head-Injury).
Why it’s dangerous
The helmets do not meet the federal safety standard for bicycle helmets, which means they may not provide adequate protection in a crash. This non-compliance poses a direct risk of head injury to the wearer.
Who’s affected
People who purchased Lazer-branded bicycle helmets from authorized Shimano dealers between January 2015 and April 2018. Riders of these specific models are at risk of head injury if the helmet fails to protect them properly during an accident.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your helmet is Lazer-branded and has model names Blade, Elle, Jade, or Magma printed on it. Look for model LZB-08 on a sticker inside the helmet. Verify the size is XS or S, as these are the only sizes included in this recall.
- Brand
Shimano- Product
Lazer bicycle helmets- Category
Consumer product
What to do — step by step
Stop Using The Helmet
Immediately cease using the recalled Lazer bicycle helmets to avoid the risk of head injury.
Contact Shimano For Replacement
Call 800-423-2420 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday, or visit www.bike.shimano.com and click 'Corrective Action' to receive a free replacement helmet.
What CPSC says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact Shimano for instructions on how to receive a free replacement helmet.
Where it went
Where it was sold
Sold nationwide.
CPSC “Sold at”: “Authorized Shimano bicycle dealers nationwide from January 2015 through April 2018 for between $100 and $125.”
Sold nationwide.
Contact Shimano
We’ve drafted a message you can send Shimano to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 8437 — Shimano Recalls Lazer Helmets: Head Injury Risk Hello, I own a Shimano Recalls Lazer Helmets: Head Injury Risk that is covered by recall 8437 from Shimano. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact Shimano for instructions on how to receive a free replacement helmet. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: CPSC Recall #8437 (October 25, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 11, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the CPSC notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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