CPSC2003-03-18
CPSC, MOSA Sports Announce Recall of Bicycle Helmets
MOSA Sports, of Hermosa Beach, Calif.
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.
Sold at
Sporting good stores nationwide sold these helmets, from October 1999 through September 2001, for about $25.
Affected count
About 1,250
Injuries reported
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.
Manufactured in
China
Products
"Five 40" brand bicycle helmets
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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-MOSA-Sports-Announce-Recall-of-Bicycle-Helmets-Don't want to check this manually?
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