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CPSC, MOSA Sports Announce Recall of Bicycle Helmets

U.S. CPSCFallsMar 18, 2003
Recalled "Five 40" brand bicycle helmet
Recalled "Five 40" brand bicycle helmet

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

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.

Incidents & 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.

Product 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."

Sold on

Sporting good stores nationwide sold these helmets, from October 1999 through September 2001, for about $25.

Contact the company

For more information, consumers should contact MOSA Sports at (800) 804-0211 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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