Recall 12E051000: Equipment, Motorcycle, Helmets

NHTSA recall 12E051000 · announced November 2, 2012 · Outlaw · 5,841 units affected

The problem

Tegol, Inc. (Tegol) is recalling certain motorcycle helmets, models AX-30010 Outlaw Carbon Tech Glossy, AX-30020 Outlaw Carbon Tech Matte, and AX-30030 Outlaw Carbon Tech Red, all sizes. The helmets fail to conform to the impact attenuation, penetration, labeling, and retention requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."

The risk

By wearing a noncompliant helmet, the user may not be adequately protected in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.

What to do

Tegol will notify owners and will either replace any noncompliant helmet or offer a full refund. The recall began on January 14, 2013. Owners may contact Tegol's recall Hotline toll-free at 1-866-371-0281.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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