CPSC recall · Reported July 5, 2000
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 h…
Rand International, of Farmingdale, N.y. recalled The recalled helmets are various models of the L.A. Cruisin' bicycle helmets. The helmets….
CPSC, Rand International Announce Recall of Bicycle Helmets was recalled by Rand International, of Farmingdale, N.y. in July 5, 2000. Reason: These bicycle helmets fail impact testing and labeling required under CPSC's Safety Standard for Bicycle Helm…. Remedy: Consumers should stop wearing these bicycle helmets immediately, and return them to Rand …. Verify recall #00139 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Rand International, of Farmingdale, N.y. issued this CPSC recall-These bicycle helmets fail impact testing and labeling required under CPSC's Safety Standard for Bicycle Helm….
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- July 5, 2000
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #00139 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This CPSC action (record #00139) was formally reported on July 5, 2000. The CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for its recalls, so this record carries no agency severity grade, with a current status of Active. Rand International, of Farmingdale, N.y. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 70,000.
The documented reason for this recall is: 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 f… Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should stop wearing these bicycle helmets immediately, and return them to Rand International for a free replacement helmet. - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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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."
Reason for recall
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.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop wearing these bicycle helmets immediately, and return them to Rand International for a free replacement helmet.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 00139 |
| Date reported | July 5, 2000 |
| Date initiated | July 5, 2000 |
| Recalling firm | Rand International, of Farmingdale, N.y. |
| Affected scope | About 70,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop wearing these bicycle helmets immediately, and return them to Rand International for a free replacement hel…
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