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Florida Equipment recall
Recalled May 1, 1986 · NHTSA recall 86E008000 · Florida
Remedy
HELMETS WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPAIRED TO CONFORM WITH FMVSS NO. 218.
Units
3,865 units
Description
THE QUICK RELEASE CHIN STRAP FAILED TO MEET THE RETENTION REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 218, MOTORCYCLE HELMETS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE INABILITY FOR THE HELMET TO REMAIN ON THE MOTORCYCLIST DURING AN ACCIDENT INCREASES THE POSSIBILITY OF SERIOUS HEAD INJURIES.
What to do
HELMETS WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPAIRED TO CONFORM WITH FMVSS NO. 218.
Product
Florida HELMET
Manufacturer(s)
FLORIDA SAFETY PRODUCTS
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →