CPSC, MOSA Sports Announce Recall of Bicycle Helmets

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 adequa…

Recall #: 03095
Affected scope: About 1,250

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The CPSC recalled The Five 40 helmets are black, white or red, and have the name "Five 40" printed on the f….

CPSC, MOSA Sports Announce Recall of Bicycle Helmets was recalled and listed by the CPSC in March 18, 2003. Reason: These helmets fail impact testing required under CPSC's Safety Standard for Bicycle Helmets, violating the Co…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these helmets immediately and return them to the store where …. Verify recall #03095 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-These helmets fail impact testing required under CPSC's Safety Standard for Bicycle Helmets, violating the Co….

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agency class: March 18, 2003
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #03095 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above 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.

Product 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."

Reason for recall

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.

Remedy, what to do

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 Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	03095
Date reported	March 18, 2003
Date initiated	March 18, 2003
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 1,250
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 helmets immediately and return them to the store where purchased or MOSA Sports for a refund or…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

What should consumers do? ▼

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.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 18, 2003. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 03095.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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