Recalls / 2014-10-10

Louis Garneau Recalls Aerodynamic Bicycle Helmets Due to Injury Hazard

15005 · Recalled 2014-10-10 · CPSC page

Louis Garneau P-09 aerodynamic bicycle helmet in black, red and white.

Description

This recall involves Louis Garneau P-09 aerodynamic bicycle helmets with model number 1405362. The helmets are shaped like tear drops with a rounded front and a short, tapered tail. The outer shells of the helmets are made of polycarbonate and have a built-in visor system, dimples on the top like those on a golf ball, a small rectangular vent in the front and a triangular vent in the rear. The helmets came in three color schemes: black with red and white designs, white with blue and gray designs, and white with silver and white designs. The word "Garneau" is located on both sides of the helmet and the Louis Garneau logo is on the front under the vent. Recalled helmets have the manufacture date "Jan. 2014" on a sticker inside the helmet.

Hazards

In cold temperatures, the helmet can fail to protect the wearer from impact injuries.

Reported injuries

None reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and return them to Louis Garneau USA for a refund or replacement with a similar helmet.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Bicycle helmets		About 1,180 helmets

Parties

Importer: Louis Garneau USA Inc., of Derby, Vt.
Made in: China
Sold at: Independent bicycle dealers nationwide, online at Louisgarneau.com, $350.

Consumer contact

Louis Garneau USA at (800) 448-1984 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email customerserviceusa@louisgarneau.us or online at www.louisgarneau.com/us-en/ and click on the Customer Service tab and then on the Recall tab for more information.

More images

Louis Garneau P-09 aerodynamic bicycle helmet in white, blue and gray.

Louis Garneau P-09 aerodynamic bicycle helmet in white and silver.

Source: CPSC recall 15005. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.