Shimano Recalls Bicycle Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury
Recalled 2018-10-25. Other hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.
About 4,200Units
2018-10-25Recall date
None reportedInjuries
The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.
- What was recalled
- 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
- The hazard
- The bicycle helmets do not comply with the federal safety standard for bicycle helmets, posing a risk of head injury.
- Injuries
- None reported
- The remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact Shimano for instructions on how to receive a free replacement helmet.
The details
What a recall entitles you to
A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you
nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.
Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.
The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.
Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.
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