Product Details
| Product name | Girls' Bicycle Helmets |
| 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. |
| Problem | 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. |
| Distribution | Sold at Toys R Us stores nationwide. |
| Company | Cycle Express Inc., 312 Fifth Avenue, 5th Floor, New York, New York 10001; (877) 714-6117. |
| Dates sold | October 1999 through April 2000. |
| Date posted | 12/28/2001 |
