Louis Garneau Recalls Aerodynamic Bicycle Helmets Due to Injury Hazard
CPSC recall 15005. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
In cold temperatures, the helmet can fail to protect the wearer from impact injuries.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and return them to Louis Garneau USA for a refund or replacement with a similar helmet.
CPSC recall 15005 has the recall date 10 Oct 2014. The notice names the firm Louis Garneau. The recall has about 1,180 units. The median CPSC recall of 2014 has 5,700 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Impact injury. CPSC gives the product type Bicycle Helmets.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | None reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 1,180 |
| Remedy options | Replace, Refund |
| 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. |
| Product | Bicycle helmets, About 1,180 helmets, Bicycle Helmets |
| Sold at | Independent bicycle dealers nationwide and online at Louisgarneau.com from January 2014 through September 2014 for between $280 and $350. |
| Importer | Louis Garneau USA Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 1,180Median of 2014: 5,700
- CPSC recalls of 2014
- 296
- Recalls of 2014 with one of the same hazards
- 7%
- Recalls of 2014 in the category Bicycle Helmets
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Louis Garneau
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 15005The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 15005. https://recallregister.com/product/1842-louis-garneau-recalls-aerodynamic-bicycle-helmets-due-to-injury-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 15005 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Independent bicycle dealers nationwide and online at Louisgarneau.com from January 2014 through September 2014 for between $280 and $350.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 15005?
- CPSC lists 2 remedy options:
Replace, Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 15005?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 1,180 helmets