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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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.