CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, MOSA Sports Announce Recall of Bicycle Helmets
Published: March 18, 2003Recall ID: 03095Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
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.
Product Description & Identification
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."
Affected Products
Five 40 brand bicycle helmets
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-MOSA-Sports-Announce-Recall-of-Bicycle-Helmets- |
| Title | CPSC, MOSA Sports Announce Recall of Bicycle Helmets |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Five-40-helmet.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled "Five 40" brand bicycle helmet |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | 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. |
| Products › Name | Five 40 brand bicycle helmets |
| Products › Type | Helmets & Helmet Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1995 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,250 |
| Recall I D | 2366 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Importers › Name | MOSA Sports, of Hermosa Beach, Calif. |
| Retailers › Name | Sporting good stores nationwide sold these helmets, from October 1999 through September 2001, for about $25. |
| Recall Date | 2003-03-18T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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." |
| Recall Number | 03095 |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, consumers should contact MOSA Sports at (800) 804-0211 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |