CPSC, Cycle Express Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Helmets
CPSC recall 00140. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
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.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
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.
CPSC recall 00140 has the recall date 5 Jul 2000. The notice names the firm Cycle Express. The recall has about 9,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2000 has 31,000 units. This register puts the recall under 4 hazards. The first is Fall. CPSC gives the product type Helmets & Helmet Accessories.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | CPSC and Cycle Express are not aware of any injuries or incidents involving these helmets. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries. |
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| Units | 9,000 |
| Description | 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. |
| Product | "Hearts & Flowers" bicycle helmets, About 9,000, Helmets & Helmet Accessories |
| Sold at | Toys R Us stores sold these helmets with accessories nationwide, from October 1999 through April 2000, for about $13. |
| Distributor | Cycle Express Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 9,000Median of 2000: 31,000
- CPSC recalls of 2000
- 191
- Recalls of 2000 with one of the same hazards
- 21%
- Recalls of 2000 in the category Helmets & Helmet Accessories
- 2%
- Recalls on the register that name Cycle Express
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 00140The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 00140. https://recallregister.com/product/1527-cpsc-cycle-express-inc-announce-recall-of-bicycle-helmets/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 00140 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
CPSC and Cycle Express are not aware of any injuries or incidents involving these helmets. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Toys R Us stores sold these helmets with accessories nationwide, from October 1999 through April 2000, for about $13.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 00140?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 9,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China