CPSC, MOSA Sports Announce Recall of Bicycle Helmets
Source: CPSC Recall #03095
Recall Date
2003-03-18
Manufacturer
MOSA Sports, of Hermosa Beach, Calif.
Units Affected
About 1,250
Products Involved
"Five 40" brand bicycle helmets
Hazard
These helmets fail impact testing 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 head injuries.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these helmets immediately and return them to the store where purchased or MOSA Sports for a refund or free replacement helmet.
Reported Injuries
CPSC and MOSA Sports have not received any reports of injuries or incidents involving these helmets. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
Sold At
Sporting good stores nationwide sold these helmets, from October 1999 through September 2001, for about $25.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
The Five 40 helmets are black, white or red, and have the name "Five 40" printed on the front and back of the helmet. The "V" in the "Five" is much larger than the other letters. A label inside the helmet reads "990803" along with the model name "540."
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