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HJC Corp Equipment recall
Recalled April 18, 2006 · NHTSA recall 06E031000 · HJC Corp
Hazard
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE WEARER MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY PROTECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
HJC AMERICA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HELMETS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HJC AMERICA AT 562-407-2186.
Units
4,806 units
Description
CERTAIN MEDIUM SIZE Z1R METRO MOTORCYCLE HELMETS MANUFACTURED JANUARY 15, 2004, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2004. THESE HELMETS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE PENETRATION REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 218, MOTORCYCLE HELMETS.
What to do
HJC AMERICA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HELMETS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HJC AMERICA AT 562-407-2186.
Product
HJC Corp Z1R METRO
Manufacturer(s)
HJC AMERICA, INC.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →