The Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a recall notice for a model of Louis Garneau’s Course helmet. See the recall notice for more information about the recall and how to reach the company.
Hazard: The bicycle helmets do not comply with the impact requirements of the federal safety standard for bicycle helmets, posing a risk of head injury.
Remedy: Replace
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact Louis Garneau for instructions on how to receive a free replacement helmet.
Recalled Louis Garneau Course helmet. photo: CPSC
Consumer Contact:
Louis Garneau at 800-448-1984 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.garneau.com/us/en/ and click on “Recall Notice” at the bottom of the page for more information.
Recall Details
This recall involves Louis Garneau Course Helmets with model number LG1261 printed on the inside of the helmet. “Garneau,” “Course” and “LG” are printed on both sides of the recalled bicycle helmets. They were sold in matte black and matte yellow. The manufacturer’s date and serial number are printed on a sticker inside the helmet.
Only lot and serial numbers listed below are included in the recall.
Recalled Louis Garneau Course helmet. photo: CPSC
Helmet Lot / Manufacturer’s Date / Serial Number Range available here: cpsc.gov
Incidents / Injuries: None reported
Sold At: Authorized bicycle dealers nationwide from December 2015 through January 2018 for between $180 and $240.
Importer: Louis Garneau USA Inc., of Derby, Vt.
More info: cpsc.gov
