CPSC, Monarch Velo, LLC doing business as Catlike USA Announce Recall of Bike Helmets
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2003-05-22). Hazards: impact injury, non compliance. About 2,250 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 03132 |
| Published | 2003-05-22 |
| Last updated | 2025-06-05 |
| Product category | Helmets & Helmet Accessories |
| Products | Catlike Kompact™ Bike Helmets |
| Firm named in the title | Monarch Velo, LLC doing business as Catlike USA |
| Firms | Monarch Velo, LLC, doing business as Catlike USA, of Houston, Texas (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | Spain |
| Units (US) | 2,250 |
| Hazard classes | impact injury, non compliance |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | Bicycle shops nationwide sold the helmets, from March 2002 through February 2003, for about $130. |
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."
Hazard
The helmets fail impact testing required under CPSC's safety standard for bicycle helmets, violating the Consumer Product Safety Act.
Remedy
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.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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