Catlike Kompact Bike Helmets - Potential Protection Failure (2003)
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According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Catlike Kompact™ Bike Helmets
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
A manufacturer is recalling Catlike Kompact™ Bike Helmets. The hazard is: The helmets fail impact testing required under CPSC's safety standard for bicycle helmets, violating. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
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."
Reported concern (CPSC)
The helmets fail impact testing required under CPSC's safety standard for bicycle helmets, violating the Consumer Product Safety Act.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026