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CPSC, MOSA Sports Announce Recall of Bicycle Helmets
Recalled March 18, 2003 · CPSC recall 03095 · MOSA Sports
Hazard
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.
Remedy
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.
Units
About 1,250
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.
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."
What to do
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.
Product
Five 40 brand bicycle helmets
Imported by
MOSA Sports, of Hermosa Beach, Calif.
Retailers
Sporting good stores nationwide sold these helmets, from October 1999 through September 2001, for about $25.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →