CPSC, Rand International Announce Recall of Bicycle: Labeling Error
CPSC, Rand International Announce Recall of Bicycle Helmets
Why was CPSC, Rand International Announce Recall of Bicycle recalled?
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.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop wearing these bicycle helmets immediately, and return them to Rand International for a free replacement helmet. Contact: 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 to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- L.A. Cruisin' bicycle helmets
- Company
- Rand International, of Farmingdale, N.Y.
- Quantity
- About 70,000
- Sold at
- Kmart and Rose's stores nationwide sold these bicycle helmets, from April 1999 through March 2000, for about $8.
- Recall date
- July 5, 2000
- 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.
- Agency
- CPSC
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."