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CPSC, Monarch Velo, LLC doing business as Catlike USA Announce Recall of Bike Helmets

U.S. CPSCInjuriesMay 22, 2003
Recalled Catlike Kompact™ Bike Helmet
Recalled Catlike Kompact™ Bike Helmet

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

Hazard

The helmets fail impact testing required under CPSC's safety standard for bicycle helmets, violating the Consumer Product Safety Act.

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.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product 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."

Sold on

Bicycle shops nationwide sold the helmets, from March 2002 through February 2003, for about $130.

Contact the company

Contact Catlike Sport Components S.L. at +34 968 752 087 (Spain), by email at [email protected], or visit the firm's website at www.catlike.es

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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