CPSC, Monarch Velo, LLC doing business as Catlike USA Announce Recall of Bike Helmets
CPSC recall 03132 · announced May 22, 2003 · Monarch Velo, Llc, Doing Business As Catlike · 2,250 units affected
The product
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."
The hazard
The helmets fail impact testing required under CPSC's safety standard for bicycle helmets, violating the Consumer Product Safety Act.
What to do (per CPSC)
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.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Bicycle shops nationwide sold the helmets, from March 2002 through February 2003, for about $130.
Consumer contact: 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
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.