CPSC recall 03-132, announced May 22, 2003, covers Catlike Kompact™ Bike Helmets (2,250 units). The helmets fail impact testing required under CPSC's safety standard for bicycle helmets, violating the Consumer Product Safety Act. The notice reports no incidents. Monarch Velo is no longer in business and has no product or ability to refund the consumers purchase price. Recall contact: go to www.catlike.es, or email catlike@catlike.es.
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.
The sizing label inside the helmets reads "Kompact" and "SM/MD" or "LG/XL."
Which products are included?
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."
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The helmets fail impact testing required under CPSC's safety standard for bicycle helmets, violating the Consumer Product Safety Act.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official 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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Monarch Velo, LLC, doing business as Catlike
- Product type
- Helmets
- Recall number
- 03-132
- Units
- 2,250
- Manufactured in
- Spain
- Sold at / sales period
- Bicycle shops nationwide sold the helmets, from March 2002 through February 2003, for about $130.
- Distributor
- Monarch Velo, LLC, doing business as Catlike USA, of Houston, Texas
Catlike Kompact™ Bike Helmets
CPSC product type: Helmets & Helmet Accessories
Recall contact information
Contact Catlike Sport Components S.L. at +34 968 752 087 (Spain), by email at catlike@catlike.es, or visit the firm's website at www.catlike.es
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