CPSC recall · Reported May 22, 2003
CPSC, Monarch Velo, LLC doing business as Catlike USA Announce Recall of Bike Helmets
The helmets fail impact testing required under CPSC's safety standard for bicycle helmets, violating the Consumer Product Safety Act.
Monarch Velo, LLC, doing business as Catlike USA, of Houston, Texas recalled This recall involves Catlike Kompact™ adult bicycle helmets. The helmets were sold in two….
CPSC, Monarch Velo, LLC doing business as Catlike USA Announce Recall of Bike Helmets was recalled by Monarch Velo, LLC, doing business as Catlike USA, of Houston, Texas in May 22, 2003. Reason: The helmets fail impact testing required under CPSC's safety standard for bicycle helmets, violating the Cons…. Remedy: Monarch Velo is no longer in business and has no product or ability to refund the consume…. Verify recall #03132 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Monarch Velo, LLC, doing business as Catlike USA, of Houston, Texas issued this CPSC recall-The helmets fail impact testing required under CPSC's safety standard for bicycle helmets, violating the Cons….
- None
- agency class
- 2K units
- affected scope
- May 22, 2003
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #03132 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.
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Product description
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."
Reason for recall
The helmets fail impact testing required under CPSC's safety standard for bicycle helmets, violating the Consumer Product Safety Act.
Remedy, what to do
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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 03132 |
| Date reported | May 22, 2003 |
| Date initiated | May 22, 2003 |
| Recalling firm | Monarch Velo, LLC, doing business as Catlike USA, of Houston, Texas |
| Affected scope | 2,250 |
| 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
Monarch Velo is no longer in business and has no product or ability to refund the consumers purchase price. Consumers can either …
- Check the recall number (03132) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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