Safety regulator, MOSA Sports Announce Recall of Bicycle Helmets
Recall 03095 · Mar 18, 2003 · MOSA Sports
1,250
units affected
1,250
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 03095
- Date
- Mar 18, 2003
- Company
- MOSA Sports
- Units affected
- 1,250
- Product
- Five 40 brand bicycle helmets
- Product type
- Helmets & Helmet Accessories
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
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."
What can happen
Riders wearing these helmets are not adequately protected from falls, and could suffer head injuries.
The fix
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 and where it was sold
- Incidents
- This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
- Sold at
- Sporting good stores nationwide sold these helmets, from October 1999 through September 2001, for about $25.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled five 40 brand bicycle helmets?
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.
What is the hazard?
Riders wearing these helmets are not adequately protected from falls, and could suffer head injuries.
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.