CPSC recall 03-095, announced March 18, 2003, covers MOSA Sports Five 40 brand bicycle helmets (about 1,250 units). These helmets fail impact testing required under CPSC's Safety Standard for Bicycle Helmets, violating the Consumer Product Safety Act. 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. Recall contact: call (800) 804-0211.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
A label inside the helmet reads "990803" along with the model name "540."
Which products are included?
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."
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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.
Incidents and 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.
Official 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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- MOSA Sports
- Product type
- Helmets
- Recall number
- 03-095
- Units
- About 1,250
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Sporting good stores nationwide sold these helmets, from October 1999 through September 2001, for about $25.
- Importer
- MOSA Sports, of Hermosa Beach, Calif.
Five 40 brand bicycle helmets
CPSC product type: Helmets & Helmet Accessories
Recall contact information
For more information, consumers should contact MOSA Sports at (800) 804-0211 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
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