Recalls / 2003-05-22
CPSC, Monarch Velo, LLC doing business as Catlike USA Announce Recall of Bike Helmets
03132 · Recalled 2003-05-22 · CPSC page
Description
This recall involves Catlike Kompact™ adult bicycle helmets. The helmets were sold in two sizes (small/medium and large/extra large) and various colors. The sizing label inside the helmets reads "Kompact" and "SM/MD" or "LG/XL."
Hazards
The helmets fail impact testing required under CPSC's safety standard for bicycle helmets, violating the Consumer Product Safety Act.
Reported injuries
None reported.
Remedy
Monarch Velo is no longer in business and has no product or ability to refund the consumers purchase price. Consumers can either get another type of helmet from the retailer they purchased the helmet from, or contact Catlike in Spain, who was the manufacturer of the helmets.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Catlike Kompact™ Bike Helmets | 2,250 |
Parties
- Distributor
- Monarch Velo, LLC, doing business as Catlike USA, of Houston, Texas
- Made in
- Spain
- Sold at
- Bicycle shops nationwide sold the helmets, from March 2002 through February 2003, for about $130.
Consumer contact
Contact Catlike Sport Components S.L. at +34 968 752 087 (Spain), by email at catlike@catlike.es, or visit the firm's website at www.catlike.es
Source: CPSC recall 03132. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.