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SAHN Designs Recalls Bicycle Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury

  • Photo 1: SAHN Classic SH523 bicycle helmet
  • Photo 2: SAHN Classic SH523 bicycle helmet sticker label
Name of Product:
Bicycle helmets
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
Recall Date:
September 01, 2016
Units:
About 2,000 (in addition, about 1,600 were sold in Canada)
Consumer Contact

SAHN Designs at 800-642-7086 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.sahn.cc and click on “Recall Notice” at the top of the page for more information.

Recall Details

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, grey, green, cream and brown. Gloss colors include black, white, blue, tan, cream and green.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycle helmets and contact SAHN Designs for a free replacement helmet.

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported

Sold At:
Authorized boutique bicycle dealers from May 2013 through December 2015 for about $130.
Distributor(s):
SAHN Designs Inc., of Vancouver, Canada
Note

Health Canada's press release is available at: http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2016/59778r-eng.php

Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
16-256

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