Recall: Bike Helmets Recalled by Monarch Velo, LLC doing business as Catlike USA

Note: Company is no longer in business. 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.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Originally issued May 22, 2003, Revised June 27, 2007 Release # 03-132

Company Phone Number: +34 968 752 087 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

CPSC, Monarch Velo, LLC doing business as Catlike USA Announce Recall of Bike Helmets

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of product: Catlike Kompact™ Bike Helmets

Units: 2,250

Distributor: Monarch Velo, LLC, doing business as Catlike USA, of Houston, Texas

Hazard: The helmets fail impact testing required under CPSC's safety standard for bicycle helmets, violating the Consumer Product Safety Act.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

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."

Sold at: Bicycle shops nationwide sold the helmets from March 2002 through February 2003 for about $130.

Manufactured in: Spain

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.

Consumer Contact: Contact Catlike Sport Components S.L. at +34 968 752 087 (Spain), by e-mail at catlike@catlike.es, or visit the firm's web site at www.catlike.es