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ACC Equipment recall
Recalled April 23, 2009 · NHTSA recall 09E017000 · ACC
Hazard
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE WEARER MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY PROTECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING SERIOUS INJURIES OR DEATH.
Remedy
ACC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE NONCOMPLIANT HELMETS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 27, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ACC TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-300-9813.
Units
10,780 units
Description
ADVANCED CARBON COMPOSITES, INC. (ACC) IS RECALLING CERTAIN EXT-003 MOTORCYCLE HELMETS, SIZES S/M, M/L, AND L/XL. THESE HELMETS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE PENETRATION REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 218, "MOTORCYCLE HELMETS."
What to do
ACC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE NONCOMPLIANT HELMETS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 27, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ACC TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-300-9813.
Product
ACC EXT-003
Manufacturer(s)
ADVANCED CARBON COMPOSITES INC.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →