CPSC, Cycle Express Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Helmets
⚠️ These helmets fail impact testing and labeling 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 severe head injuries or death.
Is this relevant to me?
- Geography
- Nationwide
- Source agency
- CPSC
- Category
- Outdoor
- Published
- July 5, 2000
What's affected?
- Product
- "Hearts & Flowers" bicycle helmets
- Retailers
- Toys R Us stores sold these helmets with accessories nationwide, from October 1999 through April 2000, for about $13.
Additional details
The recalled girls' helmets are mostly pink mixed with silver glitter. The pink portion of the helmet is bordered by purple tape. Decals on the helmets read "Hearts & Flowers." These helmets are size small, for ages 2 through 5 years. A label inside the helmet reads "DISTRIBUTED BY: CYCLE EXPRESS." The helmets, which were made in China, are packaged in a box that reads, "Hearts and Flowers Helmet Combo Value Pack" and "Item #10235." The helmets were sold with a bike bag-purse combo and hair accessories.
What should I do?
Recommended action
Consumers should stop using these bicycle helmets immediately, and return them to the store where purchased. They will receive a $7 refund, which is the assessed value of the helmet.
Consumer contact
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