The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·00139·Announced 2000-07-05

Rand International Recalls L.A. Cruisin' Bicycle Helmets for Impact Failure

Rand International is recalling about 70,000 L.A. Cruisin' bicycle helmets because they fail impact testing and labeling requirements, posing a risk of severe head injuries.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (helmets failing impact testing) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Rand International, of Farmingdale, N.Y., is recalling about 70,000 L.A. Cruisin' bicycle helmets. The 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.

The recalled helmets are various models of the L.A. Cruisin' bicycle helmets sold in various child, youth, and adult sizes. Youth and adult-sized helmets are white or black, while child sizes are 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."

Kmart and Rose's stores nationwide sold these helmets from April 1999 through March 2000 for about $8. CPSC and Rand International are not aware of any injuries or incidents involving these products. Consumers should stop wearing these helmets immediately and return them to Rand International for a free replacement helmet.

The recalled product

Product
L.A. Cruisin' bicycle helmets
Manufacturer
Rand International, of Farmingdale, N.Y.
Category
Consumer Product — Bicycle Helmets
Hazard
Affected units
70,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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