FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 5, 2000
Release # 00-139
Rand Recall Hotline (800) 338-7677 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: Kim Dulic, (301) 504-7058
CPSC, Rand International Announce Recall of Bicycle Helmets
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC), Rand International, of Farmingdale, N.Y., is
voluntarily recalling about 70,000 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.
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.
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."
Kmart and Rose's stores nationwide sold these bicycle helmets from
April 1999 through March 2000 for about $8.
Consumers should stop wearing these bicycle helmets immediately,
and return them to Rand International for a free replacement helmet. 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.
