Original; see modified release: Bike Helmets Recalled by Monarch Velo, LLC doing business as Catlike USA
NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 22, 2003
Release # 03-132
Company Phone Number: (877) 228-5646
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
CPSC, Monarch Velo, LLC doing business as Catlike USA Announce Recall of Bike Helmets
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces
the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless
otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of product: Catlike Kompact™ Bike Helmets
Units: 2,250
Distributor: Monarch Velo, LLC, doing business as Catlike USA, of
Houston, Texas
Hazard: The helmets fail impact testing required under CPSC's safety
standard for bicycle helmets, violating the Consumer Product Safety Act.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
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."
Sold at: Bicycle shops nationwide sold the helmets from March 2002
through February 2003 for about $130.
Manufactured in: Spain
Remedy: Contact Monarch Velo for information on receiving a free
replacement helmet.
Consumer Contact: Contact Monarch Velo toll-free at (877) 228-5646
between 9 a.m and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's
web site at www.catlike-usa.com
