March 18, 2003
MOSA Sports, of Hermosa
Beach, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 1,250 "Five 40" brand
bicycle helmets. Riders wearing these
helmets are not adequately protected from falls, and could suffer head
injuries.
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 that the other letters. A label inside the
helmet reads "990803" along with the model name "540."
These helmets were manufactured in China.
Sporting good stores nationwide sold these helmets from October 1999 through
September 2001 for about $25.
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.
For more information, consumers should contact MOSA Sports at (800) 804-0211
between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.