Shimano Recalls Bicycle Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury

Hazard

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

Remedy

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

Replace

Incidents & injuries

None reported

Product 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

Sold on

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

Contact the company

Shimano at 800-423-2420 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.bike.shimano.com and click on “Corrective Action” at the bottom of the page for more information.