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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2000-07-05

CPSC, Cycle Express Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Helmets

Is my product affected?

"Hearts & Flowers" bicycle helmets

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Cycle Express Inc. is recalling girls' bicycle helmets that fail required impact testing and labeling standards, leaving wearers inadequately protected from head injuries in falls. The recalled helmets are primarily pink with silver glitter, bordered by purple tape, and feature "Hearts & Flowers" decals. They are size small designed for ages 2 through 5, labeled "DISTRIBUTED BY: CYCLE EXPRESS," made in China, and sold in boxes marked "Hearts and Flowers Helmet Combo Value Pack, Item #10235" along with a bike bag-purse combo and hair accessories.

Consumers who own these helmets should stop using them immediately and return them to the store where they were purchased for a $7 refund.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

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.

What should I do?

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.

Details from the source

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.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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