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American Safety Equipment Equipment recall
Recalled May 26, 1977 · NHTSA recall 77E008000 · American Safety Equipment
Remedy
THE HELMETS WILL BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED AS FOUND NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE.
Units
13,429 units
Description
THE INVOLVED HELMETS FAILED TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 218, "MOTORCYCLE HELMETS", DUE TO IMPACT ATTENUATION FAILURE AT TEMPERATURES NEAR OR AT 14 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT.
What to do
THE HELMETS WILL BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED AS FOUND NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE.
Product
American Safety Equipment HELMET
Manufacturer(s)
AMER. SAFETY EQUIP. CORP.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →