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CPSCRecalled Mar 18, 2003 · #03095

CPSC, MOSA Sports Announce Recall of Bicycle Helmets

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.

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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."

Product details

Product
Five 40 brand bicycle helmets
Type
Helmets & Helmet Accessories
Manufacturer
Not specified
Model numbers
UPCs
Sold at
Sporting good stores nationwide sold these helmets, from October 1999 through September 2001, for about $25.
Made in
China

What you should 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.

View the official CPSC notice