CPSC, Monarch Velo, LLC doing business as Catlike USA Announce Recall of Bike Helmets
Source: CPSC Recall #03132
Recall Date
2003-05-22
Manufacturer
Monarch Velo, LLC, doing business as Catlike USA, of Houston, Texas
Units Affected
2,250
Products Involved
Catlike Kompact™ Bike Helmets
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.
Reported Injuries
None reported.
Sold At
Bicycle shops nationwide sold the helmets, from March 2002 through February 2003, for about $130.
Manufactured In
Spain
Full Recall 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."
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28