Safety regulator, Cycle Express Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Helmets
Recall 00140 · Jul 5, 2000 · Cycle Express Inc.
9,000
units affected
9,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 00140
- Date
- Jul 5, 2000
- Company
- Cycle Express Inc.
- Units affected
- 9,000
- Product
- "Hearts & Flowers" bicycle helmets
- Product type
- Helmets & Helmet Accessories
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
The recalled girls' helmets are mostly pink mixed with silver glitter. The pink portion of the helmet is bordered by purple tape. Decals on the helmets read "Hearts & Flowers." These helmets are size small, for ages 2 through 5 years. A label inside the helmet reads "DISTRIBUTED BY: CYCLE EXPRESS." The helmets, which were made in China, are packaged in a box that reads, "Hearts and Flowers Helmet Combo Value Pack" and "Item #10235." The helmets were sold with a bike bag-purse combo and hair accessories.
What can happen
Riders wearing these helmets are not adequately protected from falls, and could suffer severe head injuries or death.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these bicycle helmets immediately, and return them to the store where purchased. They will receive a $7 refund, which is the assessed value of the helmet.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
- Sold at
- Toys R Us stores sold these helmets with accessories nationwide, from October 1999 through April 2000, for about $13.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled "hearts & flowers" bicycle helmets?
Consumers should stop using these bicycle helmets immediately, and return them to the store where purchased. They will receive a $7 refund, which is the assessed value of the helmet.
What is the hazard?
Riders wearing these helmets are not adequately protected from falls, and could suffer severe head injuries or death.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.