CPSC, MOSA Sports Announce Recall of Bicycle Helmets
CPSC, MOSA Sports Announce Recall of Bicycle Helmets
Why was CPSC, MOSA Sports Announce Recall of Bicycle Helmets recalled?
These helmets fail impact testing required under CPSC's Safety Standard for Bicycle Helmets, violating the Consumer Product Safety Act. Riders wearing these helmets are not adequately protected from falls, and could suffer head injuries.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using these helmets immediately and return them to the store where purchased or MOSA Sports for a refund or free replacement helmet. Contact: For more information, consumers should contact MOSA Sports at (800) 804-0211 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Five 40 brand bicycle helmets
- Company
- MOSA Sports, of Hermosa Beach, Calif.
- Quantity
- About 1,250
- Sold at
- Sporting good stores nationwide sold these helmets, from October 1999 through September 2001, for about $25.
- Recall date
- March 18, 2003
- Incidents / injuries
- CPSC and MOSA Sports have not received any reports of injuries or incidents involving these helmets. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The Five 40 helmets are black, white or red, and have the name "Five 40" printed on the front and back of the helmet. The "V" in the "Five" is much larger than the other letters. A label inside the helmet reads "990803" along with the model name "540."