CPSC Recall in 2018: Louis Garneau Recalls Bicycle Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury

Updated on January 18, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2018.

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 18-125

Date: March 15, 2018

Product Name: Bicycle helmets

Recall Description:

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 fluo 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. Helmet Lot/Manufacturer’s DateSerial Number Range2016-09712713 to 7129552016-09713088 to 7131952016-09713298 to 713783 2016-09713859 to 713948 2016-09714284 to 714433 2015-11719591 to 7197402015-09716198 to 716560 2015-09716621 to 7170102015-09717122 to 718070 

Hazard Description:

The bicycle helmets do not comply with the impact requirements of the federal safety standard for bicycle helmets, posing a risk of head injury.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 650 in the U.S. (In addition, about 550 were sold in Canada.)

Incidents:

None reported

Sold At:

Authorized bicycle dealers nationwide from December 2015 through January 2018 for between $180 and $240.

Manufactured In:

China