SAHN Designs Recalls Bicycle Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury
CPSC recall 16256. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The helmets do not comply with the impact requirements of the federal safety standard for bicycle helmets, posing a risk of head injury.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycle helmets and contact SAHN Designs for a free replacement helmet.
CPSC recall 16256 has the recall date 1 Sep 2016. The notice names the firm SAHN Designs. The recall has about 2,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2016 has 6,400 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is 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 | 2,000 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| Description | This recall involves SAHN Classic SH523 adult bicycle helmets. "SAHN" is printed on the outer shell of the helmet on the right side. The production date and "SH-523 Classic" are printed on the white sticker label on the inside of the helmet. The helmets come in matte and gloss colors. Matte colors include black, white, blue, tan, gray, green, cream and brown. Gloss colors include black, white, blue, tan, cream and green. |
| Product | SAHN Classic bicycle helmets, About 2,000 (in addition, about 1,600 were sold in Canada), Bicycle Helmets |
| Sold at | Authorized boutique bicycle dealers from May 2013 through December 2015 for about $130. |
| Distributor | SAHN Designs Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 2,000Median of 2016: 6,400
- CPSC recalls of 2016
- 330
- Recalls of 2016 with one of the same hazards
- 7%
- Recalls of 2016 in the category Bicycle Helmets
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name SAHN Designs
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 16256The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 16256. https://recallregister.com/product/7845-sahn-designs-recalls-bicycle-helmets-due-to-risk-of-head-injury/. 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 16256 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Authorized boutique bicycle dealers from May 2013 through December 2015 for about $130.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 16256?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 16256?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 2,000 (in addition, about 1,600 were sold in Canada)