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CPSC, Rand International Announce Recall of Bicycle Helmets

U.S. CPSCFallsJul 5, 2000
Recalled L.A. Cruisin' bicycle helmet
Recalled L.A. Cruisin' bicycle helmet

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

These bicycle 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 properly protected from falls, and could suffer severe head injuries.

Remedy

Consumers should stop wearing these bicycle helmets immediately, and return them to Rand International for a free replacement helmet.

Incidents & injuries

CPSC and Rand International are not aware of any injuries or incidents involving these products. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries and incidents.

Product description

The recalled helmets are various models of the L.A. Cruisin' bicycle helmets. The helmets were sold in various child, youth and adult sizes. The youth and adult-sized helmets are white or black and the child sizes are either blue or pink. A label inside the helmet reads, "Manufactured by Rand International," and MADE IN CHINA." Writing on the packaging reads, "RAND," "L.A. Cruisin'," and "Meets CPSC & ASTM Standards78."

Sold on

Kmart and Rose's stores nationwide sold these bicycle helmets, from April 1999 through March 2000, for about $8.

Contact the company

For more information, contact Rand International at (800) 338-7677 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or write to Rand International, Attention: Customer Service Dept., 51 Executive Blvd., Farmingdale, NY 11735-4718.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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