Recall 09E052000: Equipment, Motorcycle, Helmets

NHTSA recall 09E052000 · announced August 17, 2009 · Afx · 984 units affected

The problem

AFX IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL FX-28 MOTORCYCLE HELMETS, SIZES XS, SM, AND MD, MANUFACTURED DURING DECEMBER 2007. THESE HELMETS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE PENETRATION REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 218, "MOTORCYCLE HELMETS."

The risk

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE WEARER OF THE HELMET MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY PROTECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY.

What to do

AFX WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT HELMET FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AFX AT 1-519- 686-6477.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.