CPSC recall 00-140, announced July 5, 2000, covers Cycle Express "Hearts & Flowers" bicycle helmets (about 9,000 units). These helmets fail impact testing and labeling required under CPSC's Safety Standard for Bicycle Helmets, violating the Consumer Product Safety Act. Consumers should stop using these bicycle helmets immediately, and return them to the store where purchased. Recall contact: call (877) 714-6117.
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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.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
These helmets fail impact testing and labeling 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 severe head injuries or death.
Incidents and injuries
CPSC and Cycle Express are not aware of any injuries or incidents involving these helmets. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
Official remedy
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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Cycle Express
- Product type
- Helmets
- Recall number
- 00-140
- Units
- About 9,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Toys R Us stores sold these helmets with accessories nationwide, from October 1999 through April 2000, for about $13.
- Distributor
- Cycle Express Inc., of New York, N.Y.
"Hearts & Flowers" bicycle helmets
CPSC product type: Helmets & Helmet Accessories
Recall contact information
For more information, call Cycle Express toll-free at (877) 714-6117 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or write to Cycle Express Inc., 312 Fifth Ave., 5th Floor, New York, NY 10001.
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