Safety regulator, Rand International Announce Recall of Bicycle Helmets
Recall 00139 · Jul 5, 2000 · Rand International
70,000
units affected
70,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 00139
- Date
- Jul 5, 2000
- Company
- Rand International
- Units affected
- 70,000
- Product
- L.A. Cruisin' bicycle helmets
- Product type
- Helmets & Helmet Accessories
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
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.
What can happen
Riders wearing these helmets are not properly protected from falls, and could suffer severe head injuries.
The fix
Consumers should stop wearing these bicycle helmets immediately, and return them to Rand International for a free replacement helmet.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries and incidents.
- Sold at
- Kmart and Rose's stores nationwide sold these bicycle helmets, from April 1999 through March 2000, for about $8.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled l.a. cruisin' bicycle helmets?
Consumers should stop wearing these bicycle helmets immediately, and return them to Rand International for a free replacement helmet.
What is the hazard?
Riders wearing these helmets are not properly protected from falls, and could suffer severe head injuries.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.