CPSC, Rand International Announce Recall of Bicycle Helmets
⚠️ 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.
Is this relevant to me?
- Geography
- Nationwide
- Source agency
- CPSC
- Category
- Outdoor
- Published
- July 5, 2000
What's affected?
- Product
- L.A. Cruisin' bicycle helmets
- Retailers
- Kmart and Rose's stores nationwide sold these bicycle helmets, from April 1999 through March 2000, for about $8.
Additional details
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."
What should I do?
Recommended action
Consumers should stop wearing these bicycle helmets immediately, and return them to Rand International for a free replacement helmet.
Consumer contact
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