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AFX Equipment recall
Recalled August 17, 2009 · NHTSA recall 09E052000 · AFX
Hazard
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE WEARER OF THE HELMET MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY PROTECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
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.
Units
984 units
Description
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."
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.
Product
AFX FX-28
Manufacturer(s)
AFX North America, Inc.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →