CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2003-03-18

CPSC, MOSA Sports Announce Recall of Bicycle Helmets

03095 · Recalled 2003-03-18 · CPSC page

Recalled "Five 40" brand bicycle helmet
Recalled "Five 40" brand bicycle helmet

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."

Hazards

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.

Reported 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.

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.

Products

NameModelUnits
"Five 40" brand bicycle helmetsAbout 1,250

Parties

Importer
MOSA Sports, of Hermosa Beach, Calif.
Made in
China
Sold at
Sporting good sold these helmets, from October 1999 through September 2001, for about $25.

Consumer 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.

Source: CPSC recall 03095. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.