CPSC recall · Reported July 5, 2000
CPSC, Cycle Express Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Helmets
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 a…
Cycle Express Inc., of New York, N.y. recalled The recalled girls' helmets are mostly pink mixed with silver glitter. The pink portion o….
CPSC, Cycle Express Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Helmets was recalled by Cycle Express Inc., of New York, N.y. in July 5, 2000. Reason: These helmets fail impact testing and labeling required under CPSC's Safety Standard for Bicycle Helmets, vio…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these bicycle helmets immediately, and return them to the sto…. Verify recall #00140 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Cycle Express Inc., of New York, N.y. issued this CPSC recall-These helmets fail impact testing and labeling required under CPSC's Safety Standard for Bicycle Helmets, vio….
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- July 5, 2000
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #00140 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This CPSC action (record #00140) was formally reported on July 5, 2000. The CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for its recalls, so this record carries no agency severity grade, with a current status of Active. Cycle Express Inc., of New York, N.y. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 9,000.
The documented reason for this recall is: 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, … Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: 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. - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
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.
Reason for recall
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.
Remedy, what to do
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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 00140 |
| Date reported | July 5, 2000 |
| Date initiated | July 5, 2000 |
| Recalling firm | Cycle Express Inc., of New York, N.y. |
| Affected scope | About 9,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using these bicycle helmets immediately, and return them to the store where purchased. They will receive a …
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